Charlotte Clark

Senior Associate

Charlotte studied law and international studies at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Charlotte commenced employment with Hall Payne in March 2020. She was admitted as a solicitor in November 2019 and has practised in Hall Payne’s Employment and Industrial Law department since then. Charlotte is also able to assist clients in criminal matters.

Charlotte has a wide practice area which includes:

Charlotte has extensive experience in the various Commissions and Courts for employment law and industrial relations matters, often appearing before the Fair Work Division of the Federal Court of Australia, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Fair Work Commission and the NSW Industrial Relations Commission.

Charlotte is passionate about advancing workers’ rights through strategic litigation and collective action. She is adept at navigating complex legal issues and achieving positive outcomes for our clients.

Before joining our team, Charlotte worked in the Trade Union movement first as an Organiser and then as an Industrial Officer. She has an in-depth understanding of the legal issues faced by the modern Australian workforce and the important role Trade Unions play in protecting the rights of all workers.

Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys surfing, hiking and free diving.

Reviews for Hall Payne Sydney

19 Dec 2024  Google Gemma V

Whilst seeking legal advice from Ignat Kozlov, we could not fault our experience. Ignat and his team were very professional, understanding and gave thorough advice.

Highly recommend the team at Hall Payne Lawyers.

18 Dec 2024  Google ldslm

We are incredibly grateful for the thorough advice and diligent work provided by Ignat Kozlov at Hall Payne Lawyers. Despite external challenges, he consistently delivered exceptional service.

Ignat and his team demonstrated a level of care and professionalism that is second to none. They turned a challenging process into a positive experience and have our highest recommendation for their outstanding expertise and dedication.

04 Dec 2024  Google Kym B
Excellent support, and dedication from start to finish. Recommend to anyone.
07 Nov 2024  Google Geoff P

I recently completed a worker's compensation claim through Hall Payne Lawyers Sydney and Amanda Knock was looking after my claim.

I am extremely happy with the way that they handled my claim. They were very efficient and professional also kept me informed throughout this process. I felt like I was treated like a person and not just a number , very rare these days.

I have no hesitation in highly recommending Amanda and Hall Payne Lawyers Sydney .

05 Nov 2024  Google James B

I was sent Hall Payne Lawyers details by my sister in law. I was fortunate enough to have an initial consultation with Mark Diamond about serious work issue.

During our meeting Mark was courteous, respectful, well prepared, and a wealth of knowledge regarding employment law. His honesty and expertise were demonstrated with the outcome and he provided me all the options.

I could not recommend him highly enough.

19 Sep 2024  Email Anonymous

I reached out to Joe Kennedy in an urgent and sensitive situation, as he was highly recommended to me by a colleague.

Joe was thorough and efficient from the beginning until the issue was resolved to my satisfaction. He was particularly patient with me when I was feeling immense pressure and confused, and ultimately kept me focussed on the outcome I was seeking.

I never felt that it was about billing for Joe, quite the contrary. Joe showed expert knowledge, provided and received feedback which he actioned in a timely manner.

I highly recommend his services and will not hesitate to seek him out again if any issues arise in future.

18 Sep 2024  Google Nico R

I had the pleasure of working with Mark Diamond and his team during a challenging time. His professionalism and empathy throughout the process were outstanding. He took the time to listen carefully to my concerns, providing thoughtful advice every step of the way.

What truly set him apart was the prompt response to every query and issue that arose, ensuring I felt supported and informed at all times.

Additionally, Mark Diamond worked efficiently and with integrity, ensuring that we stayed within the agreed budget without compromising the quality of service.

I highly recommend Mark Diamond for anyone seeking reliable, empathetic and responsive legal assistance.

12 Sep 2024  Google Laura G

I can not recommend Hall Payne enough. From my first phone conversation with Rebecca who listened and made sure I was placed with an associate through to my dealings with senior associate Mark Diamond.

Mark has been attentive, listened to all my questions and concerns and most of all made me feel at ease and heard. Marks work on my case was faultless and has provided me with the best outcome for my situation.

If you are in need of a lawyer I would recommend Hall Payne to everyone.

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Recent Blogs by Charlotte

External accountants fined $70,000 in Federal Court case brought by Fair Work Ombudsman

External accountants fined $70,000 in Federal Court case brought by Fair Work Ombudsman

An accountancy firm and a principal advisor from the firm have been fined almost $70,000 for contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009. The firm was the accountant for a number of entities being investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman for failure to keep employee records in contravention of the Act.

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$184,000 fine for employer who failed to pay entitlements on termination

$184,000 fine for employer who failed to pay entitlements on termination

When an employee resigned from her employment as General Manager at Atanaskovic Hartnell Corporate Services, the employer refused to pay her final pay entitlements, including outstanding wages, annual leave and long service leave. In Court proceedings, the employer was ordered to make payment but failed to do so within the 21-day requirement. Significant penalties were subsequently ordered.

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Worker awarded over $130,000 compensation after employer breach of employment contract

Worker awarded over $130,000 compensation after employer breach of employment contract

In a significant win, Hall Payne has secured over $130,000 in compensation for an engineer, with the Court determining there had been a breach of his employment contract.

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Strong defence strategy critical to dropping serious traffic offence charges

Carefully considered criminal defence strategy delivers just result for Sydney bus driver

A carefully crafted defence strategy has resulted in the dropping of one serious traffic-related charge and no prison time for the remaining charge.

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