Let us introduce ourselves.

Amanda Langtree
Principal Employment Lawyer

Amanda is passionate about hearing people’s stories and helping them solve their problems.

Having practised predominantly in the area of employment law for almost 10 years, Amanda works collaboratively with her clients and believes in taking a practical approach when resolving issues.

As Principal of Langtree Legal, and co-owner of a small trade business with her husband, Amanda also understands first-hand the complexities of running a business, and the need to balance both the interests of the business and its employees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business (Commerce) - Bachelor of Laws (JCU)

  • Grad. Dip. Legal Practice (College of Law)

  • Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland

  • Solicitor, High Court of Australia

Memberships

  • MQLS - Member of the Queensland Law Society

Committees

  • Member, Cairns Chamber of Commerce Strategic Sub-Committee

Lisa Mannering
Employment Lawyer & HR Consultant

Lisa is motivated to help businesses get it right.

With experience in both employment law and human resources, Lisa is able to connect the legal requirements with strategic HR solutions, providing a whole-of-business approach to solving problems.

Having worked with a variety of clients across different industries, Lisa enjoys taking the time to understand each business to find practical solutions that make the workplace better for both the business and its employees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business (HRM) - Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (JCU)

  • Grad. Dip. Legal Practice (College of Law)

  • Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland

  • Solicitor, High Court of Australia

  • Certified HR Practitioner (Australian HR Institute)

Memberships

  • MQLS - Member of the Queensland Law Society

  • CPHR - Certified HR Practitioner, Australian HR Institute (AHRI)

Committees

  • Panel Member, Australian HR Institute (AHRI) ER/IR National Advisory Panel

  • State Secretary & Councillor, Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Queensland State Council

  • Co-Convenor, Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Cairns Network

  • Member, James Cook University HR Major Advisory Panel

Neikah May
HR Advisor & Paralegal

Neikah enjoys applying HR concepts to practical HR outcomes.

While completing her Masters in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Neikah supports Amanda and Lisa on clients’ HR advisory matters, and assists in providing strategic HR advice to ensure businesses meet their compliance obligations and create engaging workplaces.

Neikah also undertakes the paralegal and administrative duties for the firm.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice

  • Masters of Human Resource Management & Employment Relations

Memberships

  • Student Member - Australian HR Institute (AHRI)