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Lincoln Smith
principal lawyer, employment, safety & migration
meet Lincolnabout Lincoln
Lincoln Smith is an employment and safety lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience advising business, local government and individual clients, with a particular interest in litigation.
Lincoln develops practical solutions that meet his clients’ industrial and commercial goals. He guides clients through complex matters with pragmatic, strategic advice, and is responsive when deadlines are tight.
He acts in employment disputes, industrial relations matters, work health and safety proceedings and discrimination claims, and also advises on defamation and privacy. He has appeared in the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts of South Australia and Victoria, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission and its successor, the Fair Work Commission, and the South Australian Employment Tribunal.
Doyle’s Guide has consistently recognised Lincoln as a leading employment and safety lawyer since 2015.
Areas of Expertise
industries
Mining
Retail
Hospitality
Local Government
Medical and dental
awards
Doyle’s Guide 2026, Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) (South Australia)
Doyle’s Guide 2026, Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyers (South Australia)
Doyle’s Guide 2025, Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) (South Australia)
leadership positions
Member, Industrial Relations Committee, Law Society of South Australia (since 2010)