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:
- employment law;
- industrial relations;
- workplace health and safety investigations and prosecutions;
- criminal law;
- traffic law;
- domestic violence litigation;
- discrimination;
- sexual harassment;
- disciplinary law, and everything in between.
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
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Blogs by Charlotte

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

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

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