Employment: The Bar | Asia-Pacific

Justin Bourke KC is an exceptionally experienced litigator, to High Court level, of workplace-related cases, in which he acts for both employers and a wide range of government agencies. He is widely regarded as one of the Victorian Bar's leading specialists in industrial relations issues.

Kate Eastman SC brings some 30 years of experience to the comprehensive range of employment law matters she handles for individuals and both public and private sector organisations, often in the Federal Court or before other tribunals at state or Commonwealth level. She attracts particular praise for discrimination cases and her work when instructed in connection with key inquiries, including Royal Commissions.

Rachel Doyle SC is renowned for her handling of matters on behalf of trade unions and individual employees, and she also acts for employers and Victorian state bodies.

David Chin SC maintains a respected practice across the employment, industrial relations and health and safety spectrum, offering particularly focused expertise on employment contract issues and extensive experience of involvement with Royal Commissions and other inquiries which touch on employment questions.

Paul O'Grady KC is active across the full range of employment, industrial relations and occupational health and safety issues, making regular appearances in both the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court.

Richard Dalton KC offers over 25 years of experience in the representation of both private and public sector employers and of regulators in the workplace law field, winning particular praise for his technical excellence and skilful handling of appellate cases.

Matthew Follett SC acts for employers across the full range of general employment and industrial relations issues, offering particularly notable experience handling issues arising in the construction, engineering, resources and transportation sectors.