MichaelTamvakologos
Partner
International Employment Law
mtamvakologos@seyfarth.com
An experienced litigator and adviser, Michael has a strong understanding of the commercial side of his clients’ organisations and he is adept at executing on long term plans to make his clients’ businesses stronger and more profitable.
More About Michael
Chambers and Partners recognises Michael as a “trusted adviser by clients who value his collaborative and results driven approach,” also highlighting he is "particularly highly regarded for employment and industrial litigation". Doyle’s Guide recognises Michael as a ‘Preeminent’ Employment & Industrial Relations Lawyer in Australia (2012-2020), and he has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2013 for Labour and Employment and Employee Benefits (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2019).
Michael has completed executive education courses in leadership and strategy at Harvard University in Boston and has an Executive MBA from INSEAD University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
Michael has completed executive education courses in leadership and strategy at Harvard University in Boston and has an Executive MBA from INSEAD University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
- EMBA, INSEAD
- LLM, University of Melbourne
- BComm, Deakin University
- LLB, Deakin University
Honors
- An Australian legal practitioner admitted in Victoria
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Recognition
03/13/2024
16 Seyfarth Lawyers Earn Acclaim in Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits 2024
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Blog Post
Mar 4, 2024
The next ten years: Seyfarth’s partners discuss the future of employment and workplace safety law in Australia
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Blog Post
Feb 28, 2024
A decade in Australia: Seyfarth’s partners reflect on changes in employment and workplace safety law
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Recognition
12/05/2023
Seyfarth Named a 2023 IEL Elite Firm by International Employment Lawyer
- Recognised in International Employment Lawyer Global Elite (2024)
- Recognised as a Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers for Employee Benefits Law (Woodward/White Inc.) (2023-2024)
- Recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific for Employment (2019-2023)
- Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia for Labour & Employment Law (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2024)
- Rated "preeminent" in Employment Law, Doyle’s Guide (2018-2023)
- Recognised in International Employment Lawyer Elite (2022)
- Law Institute of Victoria
- "The Frontiers of Restraint of Trade Litigation Protecting Goodwill: Policy, Principles and Practice," Australian Business Law Review (August, 2020)
An experienced litigator and adviser, Michael has a strong understanding of the commercial side of his clients’ organisations and he is adept at executing on long term plans to make his clients’ businesses stronger and more profitable.
More About Michael
Chambers and Partners recognises Michael as a “trusted adviser by clients who value his collaborative and results driven approach,” also highlighting he is "particularly highly regarded for employment and industrial litigation". Doyle’s Guide recognises Michael as a ‘Preeminent’ Employment & Industrial Relations Lawyer in Australia (2012-2020), and he has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2013 for Labour and Employment and Employee Benefits (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2019).
Michael has completed executive education courses in leadership and strategy at Harvard University in Boston and has an Executive MBA from INSEAD University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
Michael has completed executive education courses in leadership and strategy at Harvard University in Boston and has an Executive MBA from INSEAD University.
Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an unincorporated legal practice. Legal services provided by Seyfarth Shaw Australia are provided only by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia.
- EMBA, INSEAD
- LLM, University of Melbourne
- BComm, Deakin University
- LLB, Deakin University
Honors
- An Australian legal practitioner admitted in Victoria
Related Services
Related Regions
Blogs
Related News & Insights
-
Recognition
03/13/2024
16 Seyfarth Lawyers Earn Acclaim in Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits 2024
-
Blog Post
Mar 4, 2024
The next ten years: Seyfarth’s partners discuss the future of employment and workplace safety law in Australia
-
Blog Post
Feb 28, 2024
A decade in Australia: Seyfarth’s partners reflect on changes in employment and workplace safety law
-
Recognition
12/05/2023
Seyfarth Named a 2023 IEL Elite Firm by International Employment Lawyer
- Recognised in International Employment Lawyer Global Elite (2024)
- Recognised as a Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers for Employee Benefits Law (Woodward/White Inc.) (2023-2024)
- Recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific for Employment (2019-2023)
- Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia for Labour & Employment Law (Woodward/White Inc.) (2013-2024)
- Rated "preeminent" in Employment Law, Doyle’s Guide (2018-2023)
- Recognised in International Employment Lawyer Elite (2022)
- Law Institute of Victoria
- "The Frontiers of Restraint of Trade Litigation Protecting Goodwill: Policy, Principles and Practice," Australian Business Law Review (August, 2020)