John Nairn
Senior AssociateAbout John
John is a senior associate specialising in employment and workplace law with experience in commercial, consumer, equity, employment, family, and land & environment disputes. He frequently advises clients on issues arising from terms of employment contracts, general protection claims, dismissals, redundancies, and restraints of trade.
What he does
John specialises in advising and representing his clients on a range of workplace issues, arising from both contract and statute. John appears regularly before all courts and tribunals, regarding contractual disputes, cessation of employment, redundancies, workplace restructures and general protection claims.
Who he works with
John works with a broad range of clients, including large to medium businesses, insurers, government bodies, and high-net-worth individuals.
Qualifications
John has a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney.
Life before Sparkes
Prior to joining Sparke Helmore, John worked in a commercial and employment disputes team at a global law firm exposing him to all manners of litigious and non-litigious disputes. Before that, at a boutique law firm working directly with both small and large corporate clients, courts and tribunals, and opposing lawyers on a range of matters from all areas of law. John has also provided pro bono assistance to community legal organisations, including Justice Connect and the Kingsford Legal Centre.
Life outside of Sparkes
Outside of the law, John immerses himself in the challenge of learning new languages and mastering gymnastics. He is an avid sailor and thrives on outdoor adventures, including exploring new places through travel as often as possible.