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HFW

Employment: New South Wales

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Employment: New South Wales - Australia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

HFW has a solid employment department with considerable experience of handling industrial and employee relations disputes. It often handles cases involving discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment claims, as well as issues relating to enterprise bargaining agreements and employee terminations. The team represents clients from a number of industries and is particularly noted for its experience in the hospitality sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • HFW acted for Chandler Macleod and Ready Workforce in two contested Fair Work Commission proceedings regarding applications for regulated labour hire arrangement orders brought by two unions.

Strengths

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  • HFW are timely in their response and pragmatic in their advice, offering alternatives to best suit the business.

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  • The firm demonstrates deep technical expertise while maintaining a calm, personable approach. They are able to explain complex issues clearly and effectively, making them accessible to all.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Sant
    Mark Sant

    Mark Sant

    Mark Sant is well regarded for his litigation capabilities and his expertise in relation to industrial relations. He also advises on unfair dismissals, discrimination and Fair Work Ombudsman investigations and is noted for his understanding of the hospitality industry's needs.

    • Mark is outstanding. His depth of knowledge in employment law and hospitality is incredible. His down-to-earth approach makes dealing with complex situations easy.

      Employment: New South Wales respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Mark Sant is passionate and enthusiastic in all that he does. I would highly recommend him.

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