Philippa Noakes

Philippa Noakes is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, specializing in International Employment Law.1 She is based in Sydney, Australia and became a partner effective January 1, 2023.2

Professional Background

Philippa is an experienced employment lawyer who has been with Seyfarth Shaw for over 8 years.2 She is passionate about working with leading employers to find strategic solutions to their employment and industrial concerns.1 Her expertise covers a wide range of employee-employer relations, and she provides timely, effective, and strategic advice to resolve workplace issues.1

Areas of Expertise

Philippa's practice focuses on:

• Employment law
• Industrial relations
• Strategic problem-solving for workplace concerns
• Project management of large litigious disputes1

She works with clients across various industries, including retail, financial services, transport, logistics, and the legal industry.1

Education and Qualifications

Philippa holds the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications from the University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Melbourne1

She is admitted as an Australian legal practitioner in New South Wales.1

Recognition

Philippa has received recognition in her field. In 2017, she was named a Lawyers Weekly "30 Under 30" award finalist, highlighting her as a rising star in the legal profession.3

Philippa Noakes is known for her exceptional project management skills in large litigious disputes and her ability to work with clients to manage such matters in a way that limits their impact.1 Her promotion to partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP reflects her expertise and contributions to the firm's International Employment Law practice.