Employment lawyers in Canberra
First, the 3 firms we picked in Canberra, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 3
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
BAL Lawyers provides legal services to individuals, businesses, organisations and government in Canberra. The firm is located at 9th Floor, Canberra House, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City, ACT. Its practice areas include employment, wills and estates, and property and conveyancing.
What the firm says it handles
- Employment & workplace
- Wills & estates
- Property & conveyancing
- Personal injury
- Dispute resolution
- Development, planning & environment
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- Business
Why we picked it
A larger Canberra firm that Doyle's Guide ranks Leading for employee-side employment work and second tier for employers.
- Office
- Level 9, Canberra House, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Mackenzie Workplace Law provides employment law services to employers and employees in Canberra. It operates from a virtual office in Belconnen, ACT. The practice was established in 2017 as a sole-practitioner firm.
What the firm says it handles
- Employment contracts
- Workplace policies
- Workplace health & safety
- Workplace disputes
- Termination & redundancy
- Discrimination, bullying & harassment
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- Public sector employment issues
Why we picked it
A small employment-only Canberra firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading on the employee side, and that acts for both employees and employers.
- Office
- Level 1, 11-17 Swanson Court, Belconnen
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Sullivans Legal Co is a civil law firm located in the Canberra CBD. It specialises in employment and industrial law and also practises in associated fields and general litigation. The firm advises on workplace investigations, contracts, disputes and corporate governance.
What the firm says it handles
- Workplace investigations
- Misconduct and discipline
- Discrimination, harassment and bullying
- Employment and industrial law
- Construction and commercial disputes
- Litigation and dispute resolution
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- Contracts, agreements and policies
- Insurance, data and privacy
Why we picked it
A specialist workplace-law firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended and whose principal says she is a Law Society Accredited Specialist.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Recommended law firm, Employment (Employee & Union Representation), Canberra (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Recommended law firm, Employment (Employer Representation), Canberra (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's own site: team led by Law Society Accredited Specialist Gabrielle Sullivan (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Suite 1, Level 4, 17-21 University Avenue, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Fair Work Ombudsman
Free information and help on pay, entitlements and workplace rights; the Ombudsman can also help with some underpayment disputes.
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When you need a employment lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer:
- You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear.
- You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work.
- You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause.
Questions about employment lawyers in Canberra
- How does Zoe pick employment lawyers in Canberra?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does employment law cover?
- Work disputes: dismissal and redundancy, bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints, and employment contracts, settlements and restraint of trade clauses. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a employment lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer: You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear; You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work; You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for employment matters in Canberra?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Fair Work Ombudsman under free options.
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