Employment: Victoria
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 5
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Baker McKenzie leverages its global network of offices to advise on regional and cross-border employment matters. The firm boasts prominent international clientele from the technology, healthcare and consumer goods sectors. Its expertise spans corporate restructurings and M&A, discrimination and WHS. Its employment team is also valued for its expertise in sensitive executive and director-level issues including restraint, misconduct, fiduciary breaches, whistle-blowing and executive remuneration. The team is also active on industrial relations matters, acting for employers on disputes with unions and enterprise bargaining agreement matters.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Kao Corporation on the Australian employment aspects, including executive arrangements and subsequent integration matters involved in the clients' acquisition of Bondi Sands.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are exceptionally technical practitioners, with a broad knowledge base and depth of experience across the team."
"Baker McKenzie has an excellent understanding of the rigours of private business and the need for commercially focused solutions."
"They are exceptionally technical practitioners, with a broad knowledge base and depth of experience across the team."
"Baker McKenzie has an excellent understanding of the rigours of private business and the need for commercially focused solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Brown attracts praise for his deep knowledge of enterprise agreements and his strong litigation skills.
"Paul Brown consistently provides practical and clear advice on a very wide range of employment law issues."
Michael Michalandos leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office, often acting for international clients on a wide range of issues including investigations, compliance, governance and contractual matters.
"Michael Michalandos is an experienced and trusted partner who provides commercially minded advice."
"Michael is excellent. He's a brilliant lawyer who's very commercial as well as being really approachable and friendly. He's a hit with our team."