Employment: Victoria
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
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+61 3 9672 3000Chambers Review
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is known for its highly regarded team of employment and industrial relations practitioners, with an impressive roster of clients in the mining and energy sectors. The practice is also well regarded for its long history of involvement in the development of labour laws, and counts government and private sector clients among its clientele. The team assists with workplace health and safety matters, including issues arising from fatalities; and is engaged on a range of cases related to enterprise agreements, compliance and casual employment. Notable clients include LinkedIn, Network 10 and Qube Logistics.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth assisted Glencore with the negotiation of enterprise agreements and advised on the impact of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms to the Fair Work Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs stand out for incredibly strong understanding, pragmatic approach to employment issues and valued advice in complex executive situations."
"They provide quick responses and are very knowledgeable."
"Corrs stand out for incredibly strong understanding, pragmatic approach to employment issues and valued advice in complex executive situations."
"They provide quick responses and are very knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Longland is noted for his litigation and trade union experience within the mining and resources sector.
"Anthony is a strong advocate, and is commercial and pragmatic."
"The entire team are very impressive but special credit to Anthony Longland who was able to make persuasive, strong representations on a range of proposed workplace relations changes."
Paul Burns is well regarded for his deep regulatory knowledge and experience in handling complex litigation matters. He is noted for his activity on high-profile matters and is a frequent adviser to both private and public sector clients.
"Paul is probably the most proactive lawyer I've come across when it comes to discussing strategy about where we are going and keeping us informed. He is a strategic thinker and thinks about the future."
"Paul Burns has been very useful. He came up with a great strategy and he was very switched on."
Jack de Flamingh is well regarded for his work on industrial relations matters, particularly within the mining and infrastructure industries.
"Jack feels like he is a part of our company by the way he presents himself and the way he assists us."
John Tuck heads the firm's practice in Melbourne. He handles a range of matters including workplace investigations, regulatory compliance and industrial regulations.
Kirsty Faichen maintains a broad employment practice, advising clients across a variety of employee relations and industrial relations matters.
"Kirsty is our relationship partner and has done a great job."
Stephen Price is acknowledged for his litigation skills and has a long track record of advising on various employment disputes including sensitive workplace investigations.
"Stephen is very responsive and commercially astute. We have a high level of confidence in the legal counsel and strategy he provides."
"He is extremely sensible and understands the commercial context."