Barnaby Austin
Barnaby is a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in employment law, industrial relations, and workplace strategy. With a career dedicated to the intersection of law and human capital, Barnaby provides strategic legal and HR advisory support to HSQC Group and its member firms, guiding workplace policy, compliance, and culture across the network.
Specialising in complex employment matters — including enterprise agreements, dispute resolution, restructures, and regulatory compliance — Barnaby is known for his clear, pragmatic advice and ability to balance legal risk with commercial and cultural outcomes. His work ensures that HSQC maintains a consistent, fair, and high-performing people environment during a period of significant growth and transformation.
In his role as HR advisor to HSQC Group, Barnaby acts as a trusted partner to executive leadership, supporting people strategy, workforce planning, and the integration of member firms under a cohesive and values-driven employment framework.
