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DLA Piper LLP

Employment: Western Australia

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Employment: Western Australia - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper Australia acts for major national and international companies from numerous sectors on their operations in Australia, including contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team is often engaged to advise on compliance and review matters, and demonstrates additional expertise in post-employment restraints and protection of confidential information. The firm also handles workplace disputes, industrial relations and the employment aspects of restructurings. It is known for servicing multinationals in the technology sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Curtin University on negotiating a new enterprise agreement for its Early Learning Centre, including drafting a new classification structure and supporting negotiations with staff and the representative union.

Strengths

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  • What set's DLA Piper apart is that they are extremely knowledgeable, always helpful and very quick to respond to enquiries.

    Employment: Western Australia respondentAsia-Pacific

  • In my experience, DLA Piper are top tier in navigating sensitive and complex employment-related matters.

    Employment: Western Australia respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Leanne Nickels
    Leanne Nickels

    Leanne Nickels

    Leanne Nickels leads the Perth-based employment team. She is known for practising a full range of employment law including workplace relations and discrimination claims.

    • I have had the pleasure of working with Leanne and find her extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Her professionalism shines through in all our dealings.

      Employment: Western Australia respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Leanne was great to deal with. She was very responsive, with fantastic knowledge and experience.

      Employment: Western Australia respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Rick Catanzariti
    Rick Catanzariti

    Rick Catanzariti

    Rick Catanzariti is an experienced employment lawyer at the Melbourne office of DLA Piper. He is particularly strong in disputes such as those regarding pay, discrimination, health and safety and workplace harassment.

    • Rick is able to provide timely and expert advice.

      Employment: Western Australia respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is very responsive and provides clear guidance and advice.

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