Employment law, on your side.
We work with People and Culture leaders on the toughest parts of running a workforce. Fixed prices. Fast turnaround. Calm advice.
The hard parts of running a workforce
Defend employee claims
Unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination and bullying.
Restructures and redundancies
Planned, compliant and handled with care for your people and your risk.
Restraints
Post-employment restraint enforcement, or defence.
Executive separations
Negotiated exits and senior separations, managed cleanly.
Union and enterprise bargaining
Bargaining, disputes and union disputation.
Compliance and investigations
Fair Work Act compliance, complex underpayments, contracts, policies and workplace investigations.
We act for employers across technology, retail, education, construction, maritime, finance and hospitality, and are a trusted advisor to senior employees.
Led by Dave Burnton
14 years in employment and IR at leading Australian firms, acting for some of the country's largest employers.
When the matter is hard, a person picks up.
Employment matters are rarely just legal. We bring calm judgment and a steady hand when the stakes, and the emotions, are high.
What clients say
By far the most progressive, approachable and straightforward legal solution I’ve experienced in my 27 years in HR.
Dave has helped HotDoc navigate some of our most complex workplace challenges. An exceptional lawyer and a pleasure to work with.
His guidance maximised my exit package and ensured I closed out the separation successfully.
Bring us the matter on your desk today.
Most matters are fixed price, told to you before you commit.
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