Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Mills Oakley
We undertake both advisory work and litigation relating to the full range of workplace relations, employment and safety issues. Our practice has advised on some of the highest profile workplace relations matters in Australia in recent times and our lawyers have been recommended by leading independent commentators such as the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Chambers and Partners.
Our focus is on providing responsive, decisive and commercially relevant advice, delivered in the most cost effective way for businesses.
Ultimately, our aim is to work through legal issues efficiently, so our clients can get back to doing what they do best as quickly as possible – focussing on core business.
Provided by Chambers
Mills Oakley maintains a broad employee and industrial relations practice, which also includes significant expertise in workplace health and safety litigation. It handles a range of matters including enterprise bargaining and workforce structuring, as well as harassment and discrimination cases. The team represents employers across numerous industries, such as construction and transportation.
Provided by Chambers
Mills Oakley advised Rio Tinto on health and safety matters following a contractor employee fatality near a mine site in North Western Australia, including incident response, investigation and regulator engagement.
Provided by Chambers
Mills Oakley's specialist health and safety law knowledge is unparalleled in the industry.
The firm's wealth of experience and deep understanding of the regulatory context in the safety space helps us stay on top of developments and protects the company in the event of a safety incident.
Provided by Chambers
Daniel White is noted for litigious matters, particularly within the maritime, mining, and oil and gas industries.
Daniel White produces pragmatic and commercial solutions to complex problems.
Daniel is the most responsive lawyer I've dealt with, and completely understands our industry, work environment and commercial risks.
Harold Downes is highly regarded in the market for regulatory advice and is noted for acting on high profile prosecutions.
Harold has a level of energy, enthusiasm and passion within the occupational health and safety sphere that provides an instant level of confidence and comfort when approaching industry challenges.
Harold Downes's knowledge of legislation and health and safety practices is unparalleled in the industry. His willingness to question the status quo, rather than accept decisions is very refreshing.
Jamie Wells is well regarded in the market and handles a variety of employment disputes, including those involving enterprise agreements, class actions and individual claims.
Employment: Queensland
Employment: Western Australia
Health & Safety
Provided by Mills Oakley
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Samantha Maddern
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Adam Lunn
Lisa Anaf
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