We are committed to providing employment relationship management, employment law litigation, workplace health and safety guidance/compliance, and transactional services to employers and employees, tailored by industry, and personalised to each of our client’s needs.
Saines Legal was formed with the goal of building an employment law firm solely focused on serving the employment law needs of clients. Nigel Saines, the firm’s founding partner, launched Saines Legal to provide our clients with a skilled employment law counsel, that’s supported by a flexible billing structure, based on clients individual situations and objectives.
Our experience, coupled with innovative thinking and a focus on problem solving, places Saines Legal at the forefront of employment law in Australia. We remain on the cutting-edge of legal developments, taking the time to study, track, and anticipate changes in employment regulations and precedents that could potentially impact our clients. In every matter that we handle, we partner with our clients to minimise risks and advance our clients’ short-term and long-term objectives.
At Saines Legal we pride ourselves on collaboration. We are a diverse group of professionals who operate collectively towards a single goal. Our Lawyers use this team approach when working with clients to find the right solutions for difficult issues. We ensure that everyone in our team plays an important role as a “hands-on” contributor to the end goal. We value independent thought and encourage creativity because we believe this approach works to achieve the best possible results for our clients.
Nigel was recognised by his peers in the Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Employment Lawyer in 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2023, 2024 and 2025, he was elevated to Leading Employment Lawyer – Brisbane, and in 2026 he was further recognised as First Class Employment Lawyer – Brisbane. These peer-based rankings reflect Nigel’s expertise, depth of knowledge and standing within the employment law profession.
