Amanda Lyras

Partner Clayton Utz

Sydney, NSW

About Amanda

Amanda Lyras, a partner at Clayton Utz, brings extensive expertise in employment law, providing insightful guidance across a wide range of employment-related issues. She is committed to achieving optimal outcomes for her clients by delivering clear and customised advice that empowers informed decision-making on critical employment matters. Her areas of focus include senior executive matters, discrimination and harassment allegations, workplace investigations, and the enforcement of post-employment restraints. Renowned for her authority on whistleblowing, Amanda has significantly contributed to shaping current whistleblowing laws. Her adept handling of whistleblower complaints, investigations, and litigation enables her clients to maintain compliance and best practices while minimising legal and reputational risks. Her notable work includes advising the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in landmark whistleblowing proceedings and defending Concord Golf Club in a high-profile sex discrimination claim. She successfully facilitated the exit of a senior executive from a major international beauty company amidst bullying allegations, ensuring a confidential and satisfactory resolution. She has also guided global corporations in executive separations, ensuring mutually agreeable terms. Amanda's expertise extends to major transactions, such as advising Blackstone on employment aspects during its acquisition of Crown Resorts, and assisting in Westpac's smooth employment transitions in its auto finance sale to Angle Finance. Her contributions to the Australian Institute of Company Directors' report on preventing sexual harassment have led to collaborations with the Attorney-General's office. Her work also spans advisory roles for high-profile clients like Woolworths in a targeted review of whistleblower programs and representing the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in proceedings related to enterprise agreement breaches. Amanda's depth of knowledge and strategic insight make her an invaluable asset to her clients, from investment banks to large technology companies navigating complex employment challenges.

Practice areas

Employment Law

Resume

Experience

Partner

Clayton Utz

Jan 2022 - Present • 4 years 9 months

Special Counsel

Clayton Utz

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 • 1 year 5 months

Senior Associate - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety

Clayton Utz

May 2019 - Jul 2020 • 1 year 2 months

Senior Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills

Jul 2016 - Apr 2019 • 2 years 9 months

Solicitor

Herbert Smith Freehills

Jan 2011 - Jun 2016 • 5 years 5 months

Paralegal

Herbert Smith Freehills

Feb 2010 - Dec 2010 • 10 months

Summer Clerk

Herbert Smith Freehills

Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 • 3 months

Education

LLB (Hons)

University of Technology Sydney

2006 - 2010

BA(Comm)

University of Technology Sydney

2006 - 2010

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 1, 123 Example Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Amanda Lyras
Date of admission: 2011
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 14 Oct 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Employment Law