Macpherson Kelley appoints Stephanie Nicol as new Employment Principal Lawyer in Sydney

Macpherson Kelley is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Nicol as Principal Lawyer in Sydney’s Employment, Safety and Migration team. Stephanie is joined by a number of recent appointments at Macpherson Kelley. Belinda Pinnow has joined as Special Counsel within Brisbane’s Commercial team, Senior Associate Pamela Taukuro has taken up a position in Melbourne’s Employment, Safety and Migration team and Private Client Senior Associate Shannon McMenamin has been welcomed into Macpherson Kelley’s new Adelaide office.

Stephanie is a highly experienced lawyer, known for her pragmatic and commercially focused approach having practised in government, in-house and private practice. She brings extensive experience acting for employers across the spectrum of workplace and employee relations matters, including contentious and non-contentious matters.

Her appointment strengthens Macpherson Kelley’s national employment law capability and reflects the firm’s commitment to providing clients with access to senior expertise and practical guidance when navigating workplace challenges. Commenting on her appointment, National Managing Principal Grant Guenther highlighted the value Stephanie would bring to clients and the wider Sydney office.

“Stephanie is an outstanding addition to our national employment team. She has a reputation for combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of her clients’ commercial drivers. That alignment is at the heart of how we deliver value at Macpherson Kelley, and we are incredibly fortunate to have someone of her calibre on our team,” said Grant Guenther.

Stephanie’s appointment comes at a time of significant change in the Australian employment law landscape, with employers facing increasing regulatory complexity and heightened employee expectations. Her ability to provide clear, practical advice will be invaluable to clients seeking to manage risk while achieving their business objectives.

“I’m incredibly passionate about my practice and am excited to join the wider Employment, Safety and Migration team at a time when our professional expertise is becoming more sought after in the modern workplace. I am looking forward to seeing where this new chapter will take me,” said Stephanie Nicol.

Macpherson Kelley continues to grow its national team of Principal Lawyers, both through the appointment of Stephanie as a new Principal Lawyer in the Sydney office and the recent acquisition of Adelaide law firm O’Loughlins Lawyers. The firm’s expansion and attraction of senior legal talent form a foundational part of its strategic growth strategy, where clients benefit from expanded service offerings.

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