Colin advises both employers and senior level employees in a wide range of workplace matters, including unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, underpayment, breach of contract, and restraint of trade.

With more than 15 years of legal experience, including running his own law practice, Colin has a proven record of achieving practical outcomes in high-stakes workplace matters. His clients value his commercial acumen and his talent for simplifying complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.

Prior to law, Colin built a successful career in private and public hospitality and commercial real estate firms. This real-world business experience gives him a unique perspective on the practical challenges faced by employers, enabling him to guide clients through complex workplace issues with insight and precision.

Who Colin Works With

Colin works with medium sized businesses, corporations, and senior executives and managers in private and government organisations.

Approach

Colin takes a direct and commercially focused approach to employment law. He is known for delivering clear, strategic advice that helps his clients resolve disputes early, minimise risk, and maintain business continuity.

With a strong background in both law and business, Colin understands the real-world pressures his clients face and is focused on delivering timely solutions that protect reputations and support long-term business goals.

Qualifications

Colin has a Master of Laws from the Australian National University. He holds a Diploma of Law from the University of Sydney.

Colin is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

Achievements

Colin has authored LLM papers on restraints of trade covenants in employment agreements, employer duty of care in workplace injuries, and private international law in an employment context.