Nicole Dunn

Nicole Dunn is a Principal at her firm with a strong focus on corporate and employment law. Her extensive experience spans over two decades, beginning with her admission in New South Wales and the Commonwealth Courts in 1998. Nicole's academic credentials include a JD from Harvard Law School and a Master’s in Employment and Labour Relations Law from the University of Melbourne. Nicole has built a reputation for her expert representation in high-stakes negotiations, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. She has managed a diverse range of legal matters, including workplace and employment issues, migration, and litigation. Her strategic and comprehensive approach to legal issues considers all potential consequences, an aspect highly appreciated by her clients. Throughout her career, Nicole has held several key positions, including Managing Lawyer Director at Dunn & Bowe Lawyers Pty Ltd and Partner at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers. Her responsibilities have included advising on employment contracts, workplace investigations, and industrial relations matters, with significant achievements in growing client bases in both Darwin and Sydney. As a Partner at Ward Keller, she managed the firm’s largest litigation division and addressed complex cases involving negligence and contract disputes. Apart from her legal practice, Nicole frequently speaks at legal seminars and contributes to various legal publications, demonstrating her commitment to the profession and her passion for sharing knowledge. She takes pride in her clear communication and ability to assist both applicants and respondents with a broad spectrum of legal challenges.