Employment: Victoria
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
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+61 3 9288 1234Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills has a market-leading full-service employment practice, widely endorsed for its deft handling of Australia's largest industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining, disputes and industrial action. It covers the full gamut of employee relations such as terminations, redundancy and discrimination, also possessing notable expertise in workplace health and safety matters.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills provided external legal support to Chevron for its enterprise bargaining on its Wheatstone and Gorgon assets, for three enterprise agreements covering Chevron’s operational workforce for the next four years.
Strengths
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"Herbert Smith Freehills went to great lengths to understand our business and operating environment, providing advice that was both practical and mindful of our commercial approach."
"They are proactive, engaged and available 24/7."
"Herbert Smith Freehills went to great lengths to understand our business and operating environment, providing advice that was both practical and mindful of our commercial approach."
"They are proactive, engaged and available 24/7."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Wood has a broad practice which encompasses compliance, employee claims, enterprise bargaining and workplace health and safety.
Steve Bell heads the practice from its Melbourne office and is well reputed in the market for his experience handling prosecutions and sensitive issues around workplace incidents.
Aaron Anderson is acknowledged for his considerable expertise in occupational health and safety. He advises clients from a range of sectors, including infrastructure and mining, on regulatory compliance.
"Aaron Anderson is a great quality legal adviser who is very strategic. We really value Aaron and his advice."
Rohan Doyle is a well-regarded employment law practitioner in Victoria, recognised for his expertise in enterprise bargaining and industrial relations disputes.
"Rohan is knowledgeable, practical and approachable. He is always able to distil complex legal matters and find a practical solution."
"Rohan Doyle is very strong industrially and also has a strong focus on building an understanding of the business and client relationship."
Miles Bastick has considerable experience advising high-profile clients on both regulatory and litigious issues.
"Miles Bastick is very responsive, precise and sharp."