Petrine Costigan

Petrine Costigan serves as the Principal of her own firm, bringing a wealth of expertise in employment and industrial law. She is a respected and trusted advisor to executives, small and medium businesses, and employees. With a nuanced understanding of intricate and sensitive issues, Petrine is known for her innovative and tenacious approach to resolving such matters. Her strategic, lateral thinking has led to outcomes that are both valuable and pertinent to the needs of her clients. Though she favours non-litigation solutions, her substantial litigation experience spans appearances in the Federal Court, Supreme Court, Federal and State Commissions, Federal Magistrates Court, District Court, Local Court, and Human Rights Commission. Petrine is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the NSW Law Society Employment Law Committee and contributes insights on discrimination matters. Her practice encompasses a diverse range of areas including discrimination issues, employment termination, redundancy, investigations, contract negotiations, victimisation, bullying, harassment, and legal risk management. Petrine excels in drafting employment contracts, human resources policies, contractor agreements, and handling director and shareholder disputes. Her work in settlement negotiations is informed by her thorough knowledge of legal nuances, ensuring her clients receive comprehensive guidance and representation. She has been leading Petrine Costigan Lawyers since 2011, following a successful tenure as a partner at Haywards Solicitors. With her positive and creative attitude towards law, Petrine remains a prominent figure in her field, offering tailored solutions and robust representation to her clients.