Adrian Shanahan

Widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading employment and workplace relations lawyers, Adrian is a founding Partner of Shanahan Tudhope with more than 25 years’ experience in all areas of employment law.

Adrian provides both strategic advice and advisory services across all aspects of workplace law. In recent times, Adrian has become a recognised figure for the seminars he delivers on aspects of workplace reform including harassment, bullying and restraint.

Adrian’s focus on workplace relations and human resources law has seen him act for a large number of investment banks and senior banking employees in post-employment restraint claims, adverse action complaints, breach of contract claims, directors’ duties, white collar fraud and confidential information matters.

Practicing extensively in the areas of anti-harassment, bullying and discrimination, Adrian works collaboratively with management and senior executives to educate staff, raise awareness and reduce risk across these areas.

Adrian also practices extensively in commercial litigation, having represented individuals in high profile ASIC, ACCC and Corporations Act disputes.

Adrian’s clients speak of his common sense, pragmatism and efficiency in dealing with the formulation and implementation of client strategies and policies as well as in the resolving of their disputes.

In 2018 and 2021, Doyles Guide rated Adrian as one of the leading employment lawyers in New South Wales.

Contact Adrian Shanahan

E: adrianshanahan@stlaw.com.au