Employment: Victoria

Chris Gardner is well known within the market for his handling of industrial relations and enterprise bargaining disputes with unions, counting major corporates amongst his clientele.

Darren Perry enjoys a strong reputation for his expertise in industrial relations matters, frequently assisting clients with issues concerning collective bargaining strategies and industrial action, as well as disputes.

"He is a fantastic partner for our legal matters."

"We love working with Darren. He is able to distil complex legal concepts into clear and simple ideas for all our executives and he always manages to find an angle or option that no one else has thought of."

Paul Cutrone is highly regarded for his expertise and experience advising on health and safety issues relating to large infrastructure and mining projects, as well as on serious workplace injuries.

"Paul is a specialist in workplace health and safety inquests and is impressive."

Henry Skene is well reputed in the Victorian market for his extensive experience advising on complex disputes as well as advisory matters concerning enterprise bargaining agreements.

Michael Tamvakologos offers expertise across a broad range of employment issues including collective bargaining, industrial action, employment claims such as discrimination, termination and restraint of trade.

"Michael is responsive and thorough. He knows his stuff and you can be confident Michael knows the answer."

Ben Dudley is called upon by clients to advise on a variety of employment disputes, including disputes with unions and employees, as well as redundancies and restructures.

"Ben knows the area inside out and has an excellent way of simplifying complex issues. He is measured and strategic."

"He is very good on high-risk, high-profile issues."

Rachel Bernasconi often acts for employers in unionised industries on complex disputes, frequently assisting on issues relating to enterprise bargaining as well as employee relations.

"Rachel's strengths are her deep subject matter expertise and experience together with her ability to deliver advice and outcomes that are commercially focused and pragmatic. Rachel is relied on for all complex and sensitive employment and IR advice across our business."

"She is excellent and really cost-effective."