Employment: Victoria
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 5
Contact number
+61 3 8686 6000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is noted for its respected team advising on the full range of employment issues, including industrial disputes, unfair dismissals and discrimination cases. It is well regarded for its health and safety expertise relating to compliance, investigations and prosecutions, and also has experience assisting employers on the negotiation of and disputes concerning enterprise agreements. The team represents global clients in cross-border matters as well as at a local level, with strength in the public, construction and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright successfully represented Charterhouse Medical in both the primary proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court and in the Court of Appeal. The applicant initiated proceedings following the termination of her locum arrangement as a psychiatrist with the Western Sydney Local Health District in 2018.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose Fulbright's strength is in their responsiveness and deep experience of the sector and particular dynamics in which we operate."
"Their professionalism, responsiveness and depth of knowledge is clear and consistent. I have full confidence in their ability to deliver exceptional value."
"Norton Rose Fulbright's strength is in their responsiveness and deep experience of the sector and particular dynamics in which we operate."
"Their professionalism, responsiveness and depth of knowledge is clear and consistent. I have full confidence in their ability to deliver exceptional value."
Notable Practitioners
Katherine Morris handles regulatory and compliance issues in the workplace health and safety space and often defends clients in prosecutions for serious workplace incidents.
"Katherine Morris provides a depth of knowledge and guidance for us."
Martin Osborne is recognised for his knowledge of industrial relations, particularly within the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors.
"Martin’s deep expertise is matched by his level-headedness and pragmatism. Additionally, when issues are complex his calmness and clarity of communication is invaluable."
"Martin Osborne has delivered excellent work, is responsive and demonstrates a strong understanding of our needs as a client."