Shania Fernandes

Solicitor

Shania is a solicitor in our Employment and Industrial Relations team.

Shania holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Business (International Business) from the Queensland University of Technology. In 2023, she was admitted to both the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

While studying at university, she gained invaluable experience working in employment law and industrial relations.

Shania is a solicitor with extensive experience across litigation and advisory matters.

With a background in resolving complex and sensitive legal issues, she is driven by a strong interest in helping clients understand their rights and obligations in the workplace.

Shania is passionate about helping clients navigate workplace issues with a clear understanding of their objectives and compassion. She takes pride in delivering practical, outcome-focused advice.  

Outside of work, Shania enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends and discovering new places to eat. She values connection and good conversation.

Reviews for Hall Payne Brisbane

28 Aug 2025  Google Jegan E

We recently had the pleasure of working with Philip and Jodie from Hall Payne Lawyers in Brisbane following the passing of our father.

Their patience and expertise in probate law was just what we required to help us during this difficult period. They were supportive and helpful, going out of their way to ensure the grant was issued quickly and smoothly.

Thanks HPL.

20 Aug 2025  Google Victor V

Hall Payne Lawyers were exceptional when dealing with my case. Justine and her team were very knowledgeable, compassionate and professional.

Justine was exemplary and her attention to detail made all the difference. I highly recommend anyone seeking legal aid in the healthcare profession to reach out to these guys.

04 Aug 2025  Google smguse

I can't recommend Jessie more highly, she was compassionate and very effective in achieving a great out come for me in what was a very horrible situation.

I know I could not have got this result on my own and am forever thankful.

07 Jul 2025  Google Ben M

Jessie Browne and the team at Hall Payne Lawyers are the best. My case was handled extremely professionally, everything was communicated clearly and the outcome exceeded my expectations.

10 out of 10

03 Jul 2025  Google Ellie K

I engaged the services of Hall Payne to help me during a challenging time at work and whilst pregnant. I was linked in with Ignat Kozlov and his team.

Ignat was absolutely fantastic to work with. Not only is he extremely thorough & responsive, but also very empathetic. He listened carefully to my concerns & took them seriously, was reassuring & applied so much industry knowledge. If you have a concern related to the health care industry as a health care professional, you can't go wrong with Ignat.

Thank you so much for your support, legal guidance and effort you put into my case. I would highly recommend Hall Payne Lawyers & Ignat.

02 Jul 2025  Google Matthew T

Kept things simple.

02 Jul 2025  Google Jack L

Alex was amazing to work with - professional, supportive, and always on top of everything. She made a stressful situation so much easier and truly had my back the whole way.

Couldn’t recommend her more.

30 Jun 2025  Google Uzma B

I had a great experience with Justine and the Hall Payne team. They were quick and very professional in handling my matter.

I highly recommend them.

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Recent Blogs by Shania

Excessive hours and other breaches see employer ordered to pay over $59,000 compensation and penalties

Excessive hours and other breaches see employer ordered to pay over $59,000 compensation and penalties

In this article, we consider a 2024 Magistrates Court (VIC) decision where it was found that an employee had worked unreasonable hours. The employer was liable for contravening the Fair Work Act and was ordered to pay the employee compensation as well as imposing penalty fines upon the employer.

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