O'Connell Group

O’Connell Group provides Workplace Investigations across New South Wales from its Sydney base, handling misconduct and harassment inquiries for corporate, local government and public sector employers.

• Conducts independent workplace investigations and policy reviews, extending to WHS and broader legal advice for employer clients.
• Has worked with organisations including AusGrid, the Law Society of NSW, Merck, Tokio Marine and North Sydney Leagues Club, spanning corporate, professional services and community sectors.
• Trading history extends back around two decades, with the firm marking 20 years in business in 2019.
• A senior team member holds a long standing executive committee role with the Industrial Relations Society of NSW, reflecting sector involvement.

Best for: NSW employers, including local councils and public sector bodies, needing an independent investigator for misconduct or harassment complaints.

O’Connell Group offers Employment Workplace Lawyer and Advisory services to employers across New South Wales, alongside its investigations work.

• Provides practical employment law advice and guidance for employers managing workplace conduct and industrial relations issues.
• Client base spans corporate, local government and public sector organisations across NSW.
• Sector standing is reflected in a senior team member’s long standing executive committee role with the Industrial Relations Society of NSW.

Best for: NSW employers wanting combined investigation and employment law advice from one specialist practice.