Deegan Fitzharris

Deegan Fitzharris is an accomplished lawyer with over two decades of experience in workplace law, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution. At Shanahan Tudhope, alongside Adrian Shanahan, Deegan plays a pivotal role in leading the Employment and Workplace Law Group. In workplace law, Deegan has a wealth of expertise covering industrial relations, discrimination, and occupational health and safety. His extensive experience includes managing employment litigation across a range of case sizes, providing comprehensive advice on workplace laws, and navigating the intricacies of awards and industrial instruments. Deegan is adept at drafting and reviewing a variety of employment-related documents such as contracts, workplace agreements, and policies. He is skilled in dealing with restraints of trade, employee confidentiality, and issues regarding competitive behaviour by employees. Additionally, he offers strategic advice on employment terminations, with a focus on managing the departure of senior executives effectively. Deegan's proficiency has been recognised by Doyles Guide, naming him as one of the leading employment lawyers in New South Wales for three consecutive years. He is also an active member of the Australian Labour Law Association. In the realm of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, Deegan has litigated across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and New Zealand. His extensive practice covers a wide array of commercial disputes, including those pertaining to contractual issues, partnership and shareholder conflicts, trade practices, consumer law, and the Corporations Act. Deegan is experienced in handling insolvency cases as well as investigations and actions by key regulators such as ASIC and ACCC. Known for his pragmatic approach, Deegan is respected for his detailed attention, broad knowledge base, and strategic insight.