About Nigel
Nigel Saines is the founder and Managing Principal of Saines Legal, a firm dedicated to Employment Law and Workplace Relations. He embarked on his legal journey with a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology, subsequently completing his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the same institution. Nigel holds admission as a solicitor in both the Supreme Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia. His legal career began in private practice, where he honed his skills as an Employment Lawyer and discovered his passion for establishing his own firm. In 2016, Nigel founded Saines Legal in Brisbane, driven by a commitment to offer specialised employment legal services tailored to client needs.
Under Nigel's leadership, Saines Legal has gained recognition for its excellence, with the firm acknowledged as a Leading Queensland Employment Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide. Individually, Nigel has been acclaimed as a Leading Queensland Employment Lawyer in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024, achieving the prestigious First Class rating in 2025 and 2026. His expertise spans across various workplace issues, including Transactional Law, Employee Management, Employment Law Litigation, and Workplace Health and Safety.
Nigel's professional journey has seen him in significant legal and leadership roles across multiple firms in the Greater Brisbane Area, including Clifford Gouldson Lawyers, Michael Dwyer Solicitors, and others. His educational background, combined with years of dedicated practice, underscores his commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions in the dynamic field of employment law.
