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Nigel Saines

Nigel Saines

Principal Saines Legal Pty Ltd

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Brisbane CBD, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number07 3324 ..

About Nigel

Nigel Saines is the founder and Managing Principal of Saines Legal, a prominent Employment Law and Workplace Relations firm based in Brisbane. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology, where he also completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. With his admission as a solicitor to both the Supreme Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia, Nigel has built a robust career in employment law after gaining extensive experience in private practice. His journey in the legal field inspired him to establish Saines Legal in 2016, a dedicated firm committed to addressing the intricate employment needs of clients with a team of highly skilled lawyers. Throughout his career, Nigel's proficiency has been consistently acknowledged by the Doyle's Guide, recognising him as a Leading Queensland Employment Lawyer from 2020 to 2024. In the subsequent years of 2025 and 2026, he achieved the esteemed First Class rating, the highest distinction conferred by the Doyle's Awards. Saines Legal has similarly been recognised as a Leading Queensland Employment Law Firm during this time. Nigel and his team are dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for clients, covering a wide range of workplace matters including transactional law, employee management, employment law litigation, and workplace health and safety. His leadership and legal acumen have positioned Saines Legal at the forefront of employment law services in the region, continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of their clients.

Practice Areas

Employment Law

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Experience

Managing Director │ Lawyer
Managing Director │ Lawyer
Saines Legal
May 2017 - Present · 9 years 2 months
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers │Michael Dwyer Solicitors │TUH │ Mondial Assistance │ QLD Health
Jul 2005 - Aug 2015 · 10 years 1 month

Education

Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1970
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1970
Anglican Church Grammar School
1993 - 1999

Awards

2026
First Class Employment Lawyer – Brisbane (Doyle’s Guide)
Doyle’s Guide
2025
Leading Employment Lawyer – Brisbane (Doyle’s Guide)
Doyle’s Guide
2024
Leading Employment Lawyer – Brisbane (Doyle’s Guide)
Doyle’s Guide
2023
Leading Employment Lawyer – Brisbane (Doyle’s Guide)
Doyle’s Guide
2020
Recommended Employment Lawyer (Doyle’s Guide)
Doyle’s Guide

Contact Information

Brisbane CBD, QLD

LocationLevel 20, 324 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6173324..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
Nigel Earl Saines
Date of Admission
2015
Specialisations
Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety, Commercial Litigation, Professional Misconduct
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
Region
QLD
CheckLast checked: 21 Jul 2026•
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

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Employment Law
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