Who
We Are

Nicole Dunn

Principal

Nicole is a highly experienced lawyer with over 25 years of experience in assisting clients to manage and resolve issues.  Nicole predominantly practices in the areas of employment law and industrial relations, acting for both employers and employees.

You can reach Nicole by:

Email: nicole.dunn@ndlaw.com.au
Tel: 0409 902 236
Direct: 02 9058 4931

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Nicole is the Principal of Nicole Dunn Lawyers, the firm she started in 2019.

Nicole thrives on practising law; she is a deep thinker and a skilled problem solver. She considers all aspects of a situation including the potential consequences of a decision. Her analytical skills are enormously beneficial to her clients; she not only considers the issue at hand but also has regard for the potential consequences of a proposed course of action. Nicole has, for many years represented clients involved in complex litigation, inquiries, and other forms of dispute resolution.

Nicole is admitted in New South Wales (1998), the Northern Territory in (2003) and Queensland (2012). She holds a Masters of Employment and Labour Relations from Melbourne University.

Nicole regularly travels to Darwin to meet with clients and the firm has an office there.

Outside of work Nicole loves spending time with her family, travelling and cooking and will sometimes bring her cooking experiments into the office for everyone to enjoy (or not, on occasion).

Nicole is someone you want as your legal advisor.

Colin Revelman

Special Counsel

Colin’s business and legal skills make him a formidable asset to clients. Colin has extensive experience in immigration and employment law and works with both businesses and individuals in these practice areas.

You can reach Colin by:

Email: colin.revelman@ndlaw.com.au
Tel: 0492 828 892
Direct: (02) 9058 4935

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Prior to entering private legal practice Colin held senior management roles in hospitality and commercial real estate businesses, with publicly listed and private companies. In these roles, Colin gained a lot of experience managing business workplaces, giving him the skills to balance both legal and practical perspectives when working with clients.

Colin holds a Master of Laws in Legal Practice from The Australian National University and has authored many papers including on topics such as:

  • Employers Duty of Care in Workplace Bullying,
  • Inducing Breach of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements; and
  • Dispute Resolution and Private International Law.

Colin enjoys assisting clients in civil litigation and migration law matters and has a passion for employment law. He has not only worked in private practice but also held senior legal roles within the NSW Department of Education and Office of the General Counsel, NSW Police Force.

Colin provides robust representation and works exceptionally hard at getting our clients a successful outcome from both a practical and legal standpoint.

Colin’s motto is, “we’ll take it from here” and that’s what he does when managing client issues.

Henry Coventry

Lawyer

Henry relocated from Queensland to join Nicole Dunn Lawyers in May 2023. He is admitted in Queensland and New South Wales. Henry predominantly practices in the area of employment and workplace law.

You can reach Henry by:

Email: henry.coventry@ndlaw.com.au
Tel: 0466 790 592
Direct: (02) 9058 4932

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Henry is passionate about building relationships with clients in order to assist them through the complex issues that can arise in the workplace.  Henry approaches all matters with practicality and provides commercially minded advice.

Henry holds Bachelors of Business (Economics) and Law (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology and is admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland, New South Wales and Australian Federal Courts.

Before being admitted to practice and starting his career as a legal practitioner, Henry was an Associate to a District Court Judge in Queensland.  Before starting with Nicole Dunn Lawyers mid-2023, Henry worked in private practice in Queensland.

Henry has acted in a range of matters across both State and Federal jurisdictions and has acted for and assisted a wide variety of individual, and business clients in both litigated and non-litigated matters.

Outside of work, Henry enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and going to the beach.

Kate Barter

Lawyer

Kate has assisted clients to resolve a variety of workplace issues. Her skills and experience in running a business before she became a lawyer are invaluable to clients.

You can reach Kate by:

Email: kate.barter@ndlaw.com.au
Tel: 0490 043 435
Direct: 02 9058 4933

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Kate joined Nicole Dunn Lawyers in 2021.  She completed her practical legal training at the firm and was admitted as a lawyer in March 2022.

Kate completed a Diploma in Law through the Legal Profession Admission Board in 2020.  While studying law part-time she managed a medium size recreation facility and for five years and was responsible for the day-to-day running of this diverse business.  This role gave her an insight to the demands of running a small business and managing a workplace.  

Kate’s management experience and her legal training places her ahead of many lawyers at the same level.  Kate has a comprehensive understanding of the issues faced by businesses and the challenges of managing workplace issues.  Kate provides practical and commercially sound strategic solutions to client issues.

What sets Kate apart from most lawyers at the same stage in their careers is her ability to truly listen to clients, identify the real issues and come-up with strategic solutions.  Kate understands the importance of building relationships based on trust and has a  passion for helping people.

Outside of work, Kate loves the outdoors.  On the weekends you will find her bushwalking, ocean swimming, or instructing a class at the gym.

Fitria Purbowati

Administrative Assistant/Legal Clerk

Fitria commenced with Nicole Dunn Lawyers in November 2023. Fitria completed a Juris Doctor (JD) at the University of Technology Sydney, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management.

You can reach Fitria by:

Email: admin@ndlaw.com.au
Tel: (02) 9058-4937

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Fitria was admitted as a legal practitioner in New South Wales November 2023, and is currently assisting our senior lawyers in the areas of, migration law, employment and industrial relations and other litigious and non-litigious matters. In her role she assists in the drafting, collating, and lodging of applications for Migration clients.

Fitria is fluent in Indonesian.

Alisar Tawil

Legal Secretary

Alisar completed her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology at Deakin University in 2022 and will be admitted as a legal practitioner in 2024.

You can reach Alisar by:

Email: reception@ndlaw.com.au
Tel: 0466 787 565
Direct: (02) 9058 4930

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Alisar joined the team at Nicole Dunn Lawyers as a legal secretary in September 2022. Alisar keeps the firm running smoothly behind the scenes and is the first-person clients speak with when they call or visit our Sydney office.

Alisar has an eye for detail and is passionate about ensuring a great client experience.

Alisar is fluent in Arabic.

Outside of work Alisar enjoys going to the beach with friends and spending time with her energetic pet Doberman/Kelpie.

Legal issues impact on people’s lives and we understand the importance of teamwork and hard work.

Sydney Office

Suite 2.01
491 Kent Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000

Darwin Office

Suite 1
84 Woods Street
DARWIN NT 0800

Nicole Dunn Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.