Employment · Sydney
Top Employment Lawyers in Sydney
Employment lawyers advise employees and employers on dismissal, discrimination, wage claims, contracts, non-competes and workplace investigations. This list compares 3 employment lawyers practising in Sydney on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 3
- 2 verified licences
- 67%
- average years in practice
- 7
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Olivia J. Abernathy
VerifiedManaging Partner
Vance & Redfern Lawyers4 yrs in practice4.3(5)EmploymentSpeaks English, Hindi
- 2
Aisha Vasquez
Out of datePartner
Fairfax & Ashby Lawyers37 yrs in practice3.7(22)Criminal DefenseEmploymentPersonal InjurySpeaks English, Arabic
- 3
Sana Mensah
VerifiedManaging Partner
Vance & Redfern Lawyers14 yrs in practice4.2(9)ImmigrationDivorceEmployment
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Sydney legal resources
- Law Society of New South Wales
Solicitor referral service.
Choosing a employment lawyer
Confirm whether the lawyer represents employees, employers, or both, as this shapes their perspective. Ask about deadlines for administrative complaints, which can be short.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be fired without a reason?
In many places employment is "at will", but dismissals for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons are unlawful. Rules differ significantly between countries.
Should I sign a severance agreement right away?
Take time to have it reviewed. Severance agreements often waive important rights, and some laws give you a minimum review period.