Francine Hoyne-Clancy

Francine Hoyne-Clancy is a Special Counsel with extensive experience in employment law, workplace relations, and commercial litigation. Her practical expertise and strategic insight enable her to support clients across a diverse range of industries with a clear focus on achieving commercial outcomes. Francine takes a collaborative approach, ensuring a thorough understanding of her clients’ businesses and priorities to deliver pragmatic and effective solutions tailored to their needs. Her experience encompasses interpreting and advising on employment and industrial legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and compliance with Modern Award terms. She is well-versed in managing employment disputes, including litigation and dispute resolution related to dismissals, general protections, underpayments, breach of contract claims, as well as handling appeals and costs applications. Francine also advises on drafting, negotiating, and interpreting employment contracts, contractor and consultancy agreements to ensure clarity and compliance. Her expertise extends to advising on compliance with industrial and statutory instruments, handling transfer of business matters in sales, mergers and acquisitions, and addressing related issues such as leave entitlements and due diligence. Francine provides guidance on redundancy programs, workforce management strategies such as stand downs, outsourcing, and restructure initiatives. Additionally, Francine supports clients with commercial and contractual disputes, including those involving restraint of trade matters. She manages risks and resolutions related to Equal Opportunity and discrimination claims, sexual harassment, and workplace bullying. Francine also assists in drafting and reviewing workplace policies and procedures, and delivers tailored training sessions to promote understanding and compliance within organisations. Through her comprehensive approach, she offers valuable legal advice and representation to help clients navigate complex workplace issues.