James Macken
Solicitor
Mobile: 0427 132 944Email: hughmacken@msols.com.au
Admissions and experience Resumed practice as a solicitor in NSW 2021Called to the Bar 2012Admission as a legal practitioner Bachelor of Arts (Hons1), Sydney University 1986Bachelor of Laws, University of Canberra 2006Graduate Diploma Industrial Relations and Employment Law, Sydney University 1980Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Practice areasEmployment lawContract disputes Administrative law
Admissions and experience Resumed practice as a solicitor in NSW 2021Called to the Bar 2012Admission as a legal practitioner Bachelor of Arts (Hons1), Sydney University 1986Bachelor of Laws, University of Canberra 2006Graduate Diploma Industrial Relations and Employment Law, Sydney University 1980Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Practice areasEmployment lawContract disputes Administrative law
Practice summary
James has about 30 years’ experience as an advocate, adviser, solicitor and barrister. He worked as industrial relations practitioner in the Department of Defence and as a specialist industrial relations advocate for the Department of Workplace Relations. James also worked in private practice specialising in representing both employers and employees in employment law, contract disputes and administrative law. He joined the ACT Bar in 2012 and in 2021 returned to practise as a solicitor. James is a competitive sailor whose enthusiasm has been with modest success, so far.
Michael James O'Kane
Solicitor
Practice summary
Michael O’Kane was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1994. He has worked in government and private practice, most recently as a sole practitioner in Sydney.
He has extensive experience in wills and estates, including Family Provision claims. He is also experienced in property law, residential and commercial conveyancing and commercial leases.
He is pleased to work with Macken & Company to add to the broad range of practical legal experience within the firm.
Michael grew up in outback NSW and maintains a strong connection with the country. He occasionally plays bass in a Sydney band as a counterbalance to his legal work.
Michael grew up in outback NSW and maintains a strong connection with the country. He occasionally plays bass in a Sydney band as a counterbalance to his legal work.