
Corrs Chambers Westgarth‘s workplace health and safety team is sought after for its expertise in advising on compliance matters, workplace fatalities, the safety-related aspects of commercial agreements, and safety governance issues. The group has particular strength in acting for clients in the mining sector, and is jointly led by Stephen Price and Nick Le Mare. Another key name in the team includes special counsel Marie Costa, who advises on regulatory issues and prosecutions. John Tuck, Giacomo Giorgi, Kirsty Faichen and Anthony Longland joined King & Wood Mallesons at the end of 2024.
Key clients
- State of Victoria
- ALTRAC Light Rail Partnership
Work highlights
- Acting for the State of Victoria in a prosecution involving issues of psychosocial risk.
- Acting for Western Power in a prosecution related to the new discrimination provisions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
- Advising ALTRAC in relation to a fatal incident involving a member of the public on the Sydney Light Rail.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Le Mare, Stephen Price