Daniel D'Onofrio

Managing Principal ADIEM Law

Canberra, ACT

About Daniel

Daniel D'Onofrio serves as the Managing Principal at ADIEM Law, where his strategic leadership and commitment to excellence guide the firm's direction and operational efficiency. Daniel's role extends to being a Principal in the Employment and Disputes practice, where he leverages his extensive expertise to advise Commonwealth and State Government clients, large multinational corporations, and not-for-profit organisations on a vast array of employment and workplace relations issues. His proactive approach and staunch advocacy have earned him significant respect among peers and clients. Before his tenure as Managing Principal, Daniel developed his skills within the government sector and at prestigious mid and top-tier law firms, gaining a reputation for delivering results-focused solutions and nurturing lasting client relationships. His dedication to mentorship reflects his commitment to guiding emerging legal professionals. Daniel's advisory expertise encompasses unfair dismissal claims, general protection matters, compliance with legislative changes, amendments to employment contracts, and internal policy documents. He is adept in handling Comcare and worker's compensation claims, work health and safety matters, disputes under enterprise agreements, anti-discrimination issues, and conducting investigations into breaches of the APS Code of Conduct. Daniel frequently represents clients in courts and tribunals across Australia, including the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Fair Work Commission, the Australian Human Rights Commission, and the Federal Court. Daniel's legal career features roles such as Managing Principal at ADIEM, Senior Legal Consultant at LawyerBank, and Associate positions with MinterEllison and McInnes Wilson Lawyers. His academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Adelaide and further legal qualifications from ANU Law School and the Canberra Institute of Technology.