Sina Zevari

Sina Zevari is a Partner with almost 20 years of experience in employment and industrial law, offering extensive expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters across diverse industry sectors. He brings a practical and commercial approach to legal issues, helping employers effectively manage and resolve complex workplace challenges. Sina is recognised for his capability as a skilled lawyer, advisor, advocate, and investigator. He regularly leads complex and sensitive investigations into allegations such as bullying, discrimination, harassment, and governance-related misconduct, often involving high-profile cases. Throughout his career, Sina has provided comprehensive advice and representation to commercial, government, and institutional clients. His work includes guiding clients on compliance with industrial and statutory instruments, managing right of entry and industrial relations issues, addressing underpayment and breach of contract claims, and handling contractual disputes at Supreme, District, and Local Court levels, including restraint of trade matters. He is proficient in drafting and negotiating employment contracts and enterprise agreements, as well as developing and reviewing employment policies and procedures. Sina has represented clients and worked closely with Senior and Junior Counsel across all jurisdictions in a wide range of employment matters. These include defence against Fair Work Ombudsman investigations related to sham contracting and underpayment, handling harassment and discrimination claims in various federal courts and commissions, and managing unfair dismissal, general protections, and stop bullying applications before the Fair Work Commission and Industrial Relations Commission of NSW. Sina has also been involved in award review proceedings, appeals before the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Court of Australia, and has acted as a mediator in workplace disputes. His extensive experience in workplace law and governance matters positions him as a trusted legal advisor dedicated to delivering effective and pragmatic solutions.