Chambers Review
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Employment: Victoria - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Johnson Winter Slattery maintains a well-regarded team based in Sydney and Melbourne, recognised for its excellent track record in employment disputes, and often handles general protection claims under the Fair Work Act. The firm is retained by major international clients to advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. It maintains an active practice on industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining and union disputes, and represents clients from a range of sectors including media, technology, energy and transport.
Strengths
Johnson Winter Slattery provides pragmatic, timely and commercially considered advice.
The important thing is the quality of their advice and the speed of their response. They're very attentive. I am not their largest client, but they treat me as if I am.
Work Highlights
Johnson Winter Slattery acted for Freshworks in a large-scale restructure and related proceedings which involved a number of general protection applications in the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Circuit Court commenced by former employees of its Australian subsidiary.
Notable practitioners
Jan Dransfield is very skilled and experienced; I have confidence that her advice will always be on-point.
Jan has the ability to assess all the facts and quickly drill down on what the key issues are and form an opinion, resulting in quick advice provided in a clear way.
Ruveni is excellent, offering sound advice and talking you through all the scenarios that may occur. She prepares you for what may come.
Ruveni Kelleher understands our business and way of working and is able to provide clarity in challenging matters.
Alena Titterton is a specialist in workplace health and safety with notable expertise in litigation, investigations, and safety compliance for a range of clients.
She went completely over and above any expectation I had. The company wouldn't be in this position without her.
Alena Titterton provides advice exceptionally efficiently; she has high levels of integrity and authenticity, bringing a level of positivity to often awful circumstances.
Lucienne Mummé is great to work with, who is smart, pragmatic, and builds great relationships.
Luci is a great support to our business and provides highly relevant, commercial and practical advice.