Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Our leading Employment and Workplace Relations team offers expertise across all areas of employment and industrial relations law. We are also experienced litigators and advocates, representing clients in all types of employment-related litigation in the Fair Work Commission, anti-discrimination tribunals and the courts.
With six dedicated employment partners and a wealth of talent across our national team, we provide practical, commercial advice and strategic solutions to our clients. We partner with our clients to protect their interests, deliver their workplace strategies and, when the need arises, defend them from employment-related claims.
Our team is experienced in handling sensitive, high-profile matters where reputation is paramount. We manage these cases with care and with the high level of service for which we are known.
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We serve public and private organisations that are based locally or offshore with Australian interests. They operate in a range of industries, including manufacturing, banking and financial services, insurance, education, mining, aged care, retail, film and television, storage and distribution, construction, recruitment, agribusiness, information technology, horticulture and transport.
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Hall & Wilcox regularly advises employers across the range of contentious industrial and employee relations matters, including union disputes, restraint of trade matters and workplace harassment. It is especially active in disputes, appearing before tribunals, courts and the Fair Work Commission. The team is also able to assist with the employment aspects of restructurings.
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Hall & Wilcox advised Smit Lamnalco, operator of the Reef Keeper emergency towage service, on applying under the Fair Work Act to suspend or end protected industrial action. The action threatened third-party safety by preventing the Reef Keeper from leaving the Port of Cairns and providing safety work.
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Hall & Wilcox have a solid employment practice, providing excellent, commercially-driven advice.
What sets the firm apart is their strong understanding of business culture and risk appetite.
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Great practical advice is always provided.
Aaron Dearden always provides commercial advice and understands what our business needs.
He is always contactable and technically very good.
Mark Dunphy provides good, commercial and pragmatic advice in relation to complex and sensitive matters.
Karl Rozenbergs is an adept litigator who is also experienced in advising on unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in addition to negotiating enterprise agreements.
Karl Rosenbergs strengths include his strategic knowledge, pragmatism and extensive knowledge of industrial law.
Karl is great at understanding our business and offering practical and commercial advice to us. He has a great manner that instantly builds trust.
Employment: New South Wales
Employment: Victoria
Employment: Victoria
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Rosemary Roach
Alison Baker
Fay Calderone
Karl Rozenbergs
Head of Department
Aaron Dearden
Aaron Dearden
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