Employment: Victoria

Maddocks is noted for its high-quality employment law practice with expertise advising public sector clients on enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters. It is visible advising clients from the healthcare, retail and financial services sectors. The team is also adept at advising clients on employee disputes such as unfair dismissal and confidential information matters. It provides additional specialised expertise in workplace health and safety issues and is noted for representing government departments in prosecutions. The practice maintains offices in Sydney and Canberra alongside its traditional Melbourne headquarters. Notable clients include Costco Wholesale, Optus and Domino’s Pizza.

"Maddocks have a good working knowledge of employment legislation."

"The firm has clear expertise in contentious employment matters. The team has serviced the matters well with appropriate, scalable resourcing."

Maddocks advised Macquarie on its executive remuneration arrangements including short and long-term, transaction-based and other incentive arrangements.

Bruce Heddle is a highly experienced practitioner who has a broad practice across the range of employment matters. He often assists employers on issues relating to engagement, remuneration and industrial relations.

Ross Jackson is well regarded for his practice in the public sector, often acting for government clients in disputes and enterprise bargaining matters. "Ross is a trusted legal partner who provides sound, considered advice." "Ross shows longstanding dedication. He appreciates the non-legal context and appears to understand client imperatives."

Catherine Dunlop acts for a number of government departments as well as clients in the health and aged care sectors. She handles a range of workplace health and safety matters including compliance, fatalities and inquests.

Maree Skinner advises on contentious and compliance matters, involving both unions and employee relations.