Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
State Chambers is a prominent Sydney-based set, comprising more than 40 barristers and widely recognised for its expertise in employment law across national and state jurisdictions. The set is particularly noted for its strength in industrial relations as well as workplace health and safety inquests and disputes, and one market source praises its “wealth of experience, depth of knowledge and ability to cut through to core issues.” Clerk Kirrillee Gardiner is the main contact for enquiries.
Notable practitioners
Bilal Rauf maintains a comprehensive workplace law practice and is well-regarded by the market, with sources praising him both for skilled advocacy and for paying consistent attention to the direction of case strategy. His expertise in the industrial relations and health and safety spheres commands particular respect.
Bruce Hodgkinson SC is a prominent figure at the New South Wales Bar and maintains a national employment law practice. He specialises in work health and safety inquests and disputes, acting for state entities and corporate clients.
