Mark Diamond

Senior Associate

Mark Diamond is a Senior Associate at Hall Payne, working in Sydney’s employment and industrial relations team. He is admitted to both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia and is an Accredited Mediator.

During his career, Mark has had carriage of or been involved in hundreds of employment and industrial matters including, but not limited to, unfair dismissals, general protections, bullying & harassment, disciplinary processes, redundancies, underpayments, protected action ballots, suspensions of industrial action, disputes under enterprise agreements, union rule changes, and has even run appeals as an advocate before the Full Bench of Fair Work Commission.

Mark joined Hall Payne having worked for the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU), first as its National Lawyer before ascending to serve as its National Secretary. His time at the RTBU was characterised by significant legal work as well as contributions to the union's activities, advocacy for workers' rights, and changes he pursued in the industries in which the RTBU operates.

Mark has served on various boards, including the Jobs and Skills Council for the Transport and Logistics industry, a harm prevention charity for the rail industry, and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Executive.

“I joined Hall Payne because it is the firm best placed to service the employment and industrial needs of Australian workers as well as meet the legal needs of the Australian union movement nationally”

Outside of work, Mark maintains a private life.

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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Make a without prejudice offer to settle a dispute with your employer

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If an employee wants to shortcut the workplace disciplinary process, or they’re having a tough time at work and want to look at negotiating an exit, they can consider making a ‘without prejudice’ offer to settle the dispute by offering to resign in return for a settlement payout.

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