A bit about - DANIELA NAIDENOV (FAZIO) - The Principal
Daniela is a Solicitor specialising in personal insolvency, with a particular passion concerning the interaction between bankruptcy and family law. Daniela is highly regarded amongst Bankruptcy Trustees for her commercial, yet firm approach.
Daniela founded Daniela Fazio Lawyers in 2015. Holding significant experience acting for Trustees in Bankruptcy, Liquidators, Trustees for Sale, Court appointed Receivers, secured creditors, bankrupts and debtors, Daniela offers proven success supporting corporate clients as well as lay clients to bring finality to all matters efficiently, cost effectively and as expeditiously as possible.
Daniela is a Solicitor admitted to practice in New South Wales and has attained the qualifications pursuant to the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) to become a qualified Mediator. As of 2023, Daniela is now a Professional Member of Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA) and a member of INSOL International (International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals). Daniela is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aider by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Daniela has the technical skill and knowledge which is well beyond her years. She has over 18 years of experience working in a niche area of the law which only a few know as well as she does.
In her spare time, Daniela is a passionate community advocate for mental health and a Speaker/ Ambassador for Beyondblue. As a result, Daniela and her firm have a tailored approach for managing those complex matters involving not only technical legal argument but concerns regarding the mental health of the opponents.
Summary of Daniela’s professional achievements
In 2023 - Member International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International)
In 2023 - Professional Member of Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA)
In 2022 - ARITA Advanced Certificate/ UTS Law Short Course, “Fundamentals of Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround” and “Advanced Insolvency” Autumn 2022
In 2021 - Accredited Mental Health First Aider by Mental Health First Aid Australia
In 2015 - Principal – Daniela Fazio Lawyers Pty Ltd
In 2015 - Nationally Accredited Mediator
In 2015 - Senior Associate – O’Neill Partners
From 2008 -2013 Associate – Sally Nash & Co
In 2013 - Admitted as a Solicitor
In 2007 - Licensed Conveyancer
Various events where Daniela has provided input and insight on legislation
24 August 2022 - Family Law and Insolvency Intensive: Dealing with the Liquidator and Trustee’s Costs: Do they have a claim on the asset pool? - Presentation for Legalwise Seminars
21 June 2022 - Advanced Family Law Financial Property Settlements: How Bankruptcy is Dealt with at Different Stages: Before Separation, Post Separation and After - Presentation for Legalwise Seminars
8 December 2020 - Workshop leader together with Bob Cruickshanks, Traill & Associates - 8th Annual National Practical Bankruptcy Congress
7 December 2020 - Presentation, Traill & Associates - 8th Annual National Practical Bankruptcy Congress “Taking Possession Of And Dealing with Real Property, The Latest Hot Spots in relation to Strata Levy Bankruptcies; and Lease Disputes”
3 December 2019 - Workshop leader together with Bob Cruickshanks, Traill & Associates - 7th Annual National Practical Bankruptcy Congress - Intensive Workshop - Practical Strategies for Successful Outcomes
2 December 2019 - Presentation, Traill & Associates - 7th Annual National Practical Bankruptcy Congress “Taking Possession Of And Dealing With Property”
In Oct 2018 - Co-author and presenter - Bankruptcy in Practice in Newcastle.
In July 2018 - Co-author and presenter - ARITA Sydney’s Forum on Family and Federal Circuit Court reform.
In 2017 - Author and presenter - ARITA Parramatta’s Forum on Self Managed Super Funds and Bankruptcy of members.
In 2015 - Co-author NSW Law Society Conveyancing Practice Manual – E-Conveyancing Chapter.
In 2014 - Author and co-presenter – Rosie Traill Bankruptcy Congress workshop “Interaction between bankruptcy and family law and property issues”
In 2013 - Author and co-presenter – Rosie Traill Bankruptcy Congress workshop presenting a paper to Trustees In Bankruptcy and their managers titled “Interaction between bankruptcy and family law and property issues”
Giving back to the community
Mar'15 to date - Ambassador Speaker for Beyond Blue.
Aug'15 - Speaker NSW Law Society.
Memberships and associations
Family Law Section (FLS) of the Law Council of Australia
Australian Institute of Credit Management (ACIM)
Australian Taxation Office - List of External Mediators
NSW Law Society Panel of Mediators
Resolution Institute (Leadr & Iama) member
NSW Law Society
Nationally Accredited Mediator
Sydney Cancer Advocacy Network (Cancer Council NSW) Community Advocate
Beyond Blue Speaker/ Ambassador
Women’s Insolvency Network Australia (NSW Branch) (WINA)