Andrew Jewell

Andrew Jewell, Principal at Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers, is a distinguished professional with a robust background in employment law. He graduated with Honours in Law and completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, laying a strong foundation for his legal career. Andrew has served a diverse clientele, including apprentices and CEOs, across all employment jurisdictions, and is dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for his clients. With extensive experience in the Fair Work Commission, Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court of Australia, and various state Courts and tribunals, Andrew has honed his skills in both litigation and negotiation. He is a proactive supporter of alternative dispute resolution while also adept in steering cases to successful trial outcomes. His leadership and expertise have earned him a position in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Employment Lawyer for a fourth consecutive year, recognition as a finalist in the Partner of the Year Awards 2023, and a spot on the Australasian Lawyers Most Influential Lawyers list. Before establishing Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers, Andrew spent over a decade at McDonald Murholme, initially as a Legal Trainee and rising to Principal Lawyer. His progression from Research Assistant to Principal demonstrates a career marked by dedication and excellence, anchored by his early education in law and chemistry at the University of Melbourne.