Employment: Victoria
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Band 2
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+61 3 8608 2000Chambers Review
MinterEllison is highly regarded for employment litigation, with a focus on discrimination and executive matters, alongside additional strength in industrial relations. It has notable experience in a number of industries including government, education, financial services, and energy and natural resources. The team maintains a strong presence across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Notable clients include Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking and Department of Education and Training of Victoria.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison assisted Linfox Armaguard with an industrial dispute with the Transport Workers Union before the Fair Work Commission regarding a new policy that meant certain employees were no longer entitled to a lunch break allowance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MinterEllison have an obvious depth of talent. They are also very responsive."
"The lawyers we work with always seem to know what's coming in a matter and have a plan in place for that."
"MinterEllison have an obvious depth of talent. They are also very responsive."
"The lawyers we work with always seem to know what's coming in a matter and have a plan in place for that."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Williams is a leading figure in the Queensland market who advises on industrial relations disputes and strategies, particularly for clients within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
"Daniel is very well regarded in the Queensland market."
Jim Fox maintains his position as a leading employment lawyer with significant experience advising on industrial disputes and enterprise bargaining.
"Jim is practical, approachable, responsive and always available. He is happy with being in front of commercial people and understands the business well."
Amanda Watt often advises public sector clients on sensitive issues relating to investigation and compliance.
"Amanda is pragmatic, experienced and insightful and a pleasure to work with."
"Amanda is one of the best employment and discrimination lawyers in Australia. She is smart, caring and responsive. A delight to work with."
Gareth Jolly is well regarded in the market for advising major employers from the financial, media and infrastructure industries on complex disputes, often involving industrial relations.
"Gareth is highly intelligent, very strategic and clever, and tries to give you all the scenarios and recommendations."
Jennifer Patterson is recognised for her expertise across governance, employment claims and enterprise bargaining, particularly within the media and education sectors.
"She understands education and can problem-solve."
"I would recommend Jennifer for her ability to cut to the chase and pull out the most important issues, and for her ability to convey her message to all levels of people in a very good way. She has a very practical way of approaching issues."
Kathy Reid is an established Perth-based lawyer who frequently assists clients on both industrial and employee relations matters.