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Gilbert + Tobin

Employment: New South Wales

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Gilbert + Tobin

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Employment

Employment regulation is complex and ever-changing. The risks of a misstep arise from the pre-employment stage all the way through the employment life-cycle to termination. Non-compliance with the myriad of laws regulating employment can give rise to costly disputes with employees and unions, engagement with regulators, prosecutions, the imposition of penalties and reputational damage — which can extend to existing and prospective customers, employees and business partners.

How we can help

We focus on your business and people, helping you identify legally sound, practical and commercial solutions. Our approach is designed to de-risk your business by addressing compliance challenges in a way that aligns with your operational needs and strategic objectives. We also protect your business from threats posed by employees who fail to comply with their contractual obligations, including those relating to confidential information, intellectual property and post-employment restrictions.

Services

  • Workplace relations and HR advisory
  • Employment litigation
  • Employment investigations and whistleblowing
  • Confidential information, data theft and post-employment restraints
  • Transactions impacting employees
  • Workplace compliance and regulator engagement
  • Work health and safety
  • Termination issues

Industries (21)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

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Employment: New South Wales - Australia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin is a respected firm handling a range of workplace issues for employers and high profile executives. It is frequently retained by international companies to advise on employment issues arising from significant corporate restructurings and M&A. The team is active on a variety of workplace disputes, including matters that concern terminations, bullying and confidential information. It also handles matters relating to enterprise bargaining agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Gilbert + Tobin advised Blackstone on all employment aspects of its AUD300 million structured investment in Australian energy transition infrastructure services platform Symphony Infrastructure Partners, including due diligence findings and follow-on steps post-investment.

Strengths

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  • The team at Gilbert + Tobin are very accessible, user-friendly and easy to work with. They always provide a pragmatic solution.

    Employment: New South Wales respondentAsia-Pacific
  • What sets the firm apart is their strong understanding of digital evidence and its value in investigating employment matters.

    Employment: New South Wales respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Dianne Banks
    Band 3Dianne Banks

    Dianne Banks

    Dianne Banks heads the practice from the firm's office in Sydney and has a broad practice encompassing litigation, investigations and post-restraint obligations.
    • Dianne Banks is a clear leader in the field. She is extremely knowledgeable, client-focused, hard-working and an excellent litigator.

      Employment: New South Wales respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Dianne is great to work with. She has an impressive ability to distil issues in an accessible way to those unfamiliar with the subject matter and provide effective advice and help.

      Employment: New South Wales respondentAsia-Pacific

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