Department profile
K&L Gates

Employment: Victoria

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


K&L Gates

Rankings

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Employment: Victoria - Australia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates maintains an active employee relations and workplace safety practice advising clients from the construction, education and health sectors, as well as non-profit organisations and government entities. The team handles complex employment disputes before the Fair Work Commission and in the courts. It provides expertise across discrimination and employee terminations.

Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates represented Royal Melbourne Hospital in Federal Court proceedings concerning the suspension of a cardiothoracic surgeon pending an investigation into alleged misconduct.

Strengths

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  • K&L Gates are distinguished by the excellence of their service. They provide timely, practical advice that reflects a strong understanding of our business and the specific challenges we face.

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  • The employment department at K&L Gates is commercial, flexible, available and adaptable. They tailor their advice to be suitable to our size and risk appetite.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michaela Moloney
    Band 4Michaela Moloney

    Michaela Moloney

    Michaela Moloney is a frequent adviser to clients in relation to a range of employee and industrial relations matters.
    • Michaela is approachable, warm, responsive, diligent and a highly knowledgeable specialist in her field.

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    • Michaela Moloney is an exceptional lawyer.

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  • Band 4Nick Ruskin
    Band 4Nick Ruskin

    Nick Ruskin

    Nick Ruskin leads the team in Melbourne and is noted for his work in relation to a variety of employment matters, including employee disputes as well as industrial relations issues.
    • Nick Ruskin is unfailingly calm and very good speaking to opposing parties.

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    • Nick is one of the best employment lawyers. He understands both the law and the people side of managing it.

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