Band 2
Provided by Leigh Howard
Leigh's practice spans industrial relations, regulatory and public law.
He is briefed nationally for industrial relations work and has experience in all types of applications under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
His public and regulatory practice extends to consumer, financial services, occupational health and safety, environment, discrimination and human rights. He has particular experience in civil penalty proceedings and white collar crime, and has acted for and against Australia's most prominent regulators. He is known for his grasp on statutory construction, constitutional, judicial review and regulatory enforcement principles.
Australian Labour Lawyers Association
Australian Association of Constitutional Law
Australian Institute of Administrative Law
Prior to the bar Leigh was a Senior Associate at Clayton Utz. He has also previously been a judge's associate, a tutor in constitutional law at La Trobe University, and an editor of Halsbury's Laws of Australia.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under the Professional Standards Legislation
Provided by Chambers
Leigh Howard is singled out by market commentators for his in-depth knowledge of industrial relations. He handles the full range of disputes under the Fair Work Act 2009, as well as more public and regulatory issues.
Provided by Chambers
He is great value and easy to work with, strong and technical.
He is very good and attentive.
He is great value and easy to work with, strong and technical.
He is very good and attentive.
