Liam Meagher

(02) 9236 8628
lmeagher@stjames.net.au

Level 6
169 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000

PRACTICE AREAS

Administrative Law

Appellate

Class Actions

Commercial & Contracts

Competition & Consumer Law

Discrimination Law

Employment Law

Government Law

Harassment & Bullying

Human Rights Law

Industrial Law

Inquests & Inquiries

Intentional Torts

Occupational Licensing

Privacy Law

Professional Discipline

Professional Negligence

Public Law

Sports Law

Restraints of Trade

Royal Commissions

Workplace Health & Safety

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts – Psychology / Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) (Macquarie University) – 2012

Master of Laws (University of Melbourne) – 2020

Called to the Bar: 2022

Admitted to Practice: 2013

Called to the Bar: 2022

Admitted to Practice: 2013

(02) 9236 8628
lmeagher@stjames.net.au

Level 6
169 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000

PRACTICE AREAS

Administrative Law

Appellate

Class Actions

Commercial & Contracts

Competition & Consumer Law

Discrimination Law

Employment Law

Government Law

Harassment & Bullying

Human Rights Law

Industrial Law

Inquests & Inquiries

Intentional Torts

Occupational Licensing

Privacy Law

Professional Discipline

Professional Negligence

Public Law

Sports Law

Restraints of Trade

Royal Commissions

Workplace Health & Safety

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts – Psychology / Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) (Macquarie University) – 2012

Master of Laws (University of Melbourne) – 2020

ABOUT

Liam was admitted to practice in 2013 and joined the Bar in 2022.

Liam has a broad practice, with particular focus on employment and industrial relations, discrimination, and work health and safety, as well as public and commercial law. He regularly appears led and unled in courts and tribunals dealing with these practice areas.

Before joining the Bar, Liam was a Senior Associate in Clayton Utz’s Employment Law and Commercial Litigation Teams, and a Lawyer in the Australian Government Solicitor’s Dispute Resolution – Employment and Compensation Team.

Liam has published articles on a wide range of topics related to employment and industrial relations law.

RECOGNITIONS

2025 Doyles Guide to Leading NSW Employment Law Junior Counsel

From 2022 Best Lawyers – Employment, Rising star