Bio

Amber Sharp has over 20 years’ experience as a workplace relations lawyer, with deep industry experience working the NSW Government complemented by acting for household brands. Her practice covers the litigious and advisory workplace spectrum, with particular expertise in workplace litigation including discrimination, termination and industrial disputes, restraint of trade and breach of contract proceedings, and disciplinary proceedings on behalf of professional associations. The advisory arm of her practice covers the entire employment life cycle including onboarding, managing injured and ill employees, advising on complex workplace investigations, strategies for managing and exiting difficult employees, and risk minimisation in performance and conduct management and terminations. Amber also has extensive administrative law expertise including advice and representation in relation to claims under the GIPA Act, PPIP Act and HRIP Act, and acting in judicial review proceedings under section 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth). Amber is also recognised as an expert in discrimination in the provision of goods and services and by qualifying authorities. She is praised by clients for her down to earth, straight talking and solutions-oriented approach. Amber provides technically accurate legal advice, but at the same time is commercially and industrially pragmatic. Amber is regularly invited to speak at industry seminars and enjoys delivering workplace training.