Atty. Joe Murphy

Atty. Joe Murphy

Joe is an employment relations lawyer with over 20 years’ experience specialising in workplace relations at mid-tier and employer associations. Joe’s experience extends to providing advice and representation in matters across Australian tribunals and courts, including the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Courts of Australia.

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About Joe Murphy at a glance

Joe Murphy is a employment attorney, practicing at Cowell Clarke. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2027). Serves clients in Sydney and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Joe is an employment relations lawyer with over 20 years’ experience specialising in workplace relations at mid-tier and employer associations
  • Joe’s experience extends to providing advice and representation in matters across Australian tribunals and courts, including the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Courts of Australia
  • Joe has also represented clients in various inquests and commissions of inquiry, including in the Independent Commission Against Corruption and various State Coroner’s Inquests and Inquiries
  • Regular matters in which clients require Joe’s expertise, include redundancies, unfair dismissals, general protections (adverse action) claims, executive and complex dismissals and separations, discrimination claims, industrial disputes, managing long and short term injured workers, troublesome workers compensation claims, employee fraud, employee privacy and surveillance, investigations (including in connection with whistleblower complaints), and the defence of underpayment claims brought by employees, unions and the Fair Work Ombudsman
  • Joe has extensive experience assisting clients with disputation between employers and their employees (whether dealing with employees collectively or individually)
  • Joe has spent the last 10 years working exclusively with businesses across a vast range of industries and sectors, including information technology, SaaS, retail, hospitality, transport, manufacturing, construction, social & community services, and financial services

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Joe Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joe Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Where is Joe Murphy's law office located?
Joe Murphy's law practice is located in Sydney. The firm is Cowell Clarke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joe Murphy handle?
Joe Murphy focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Joe Murphy received?
Joe Murphy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2027

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