Minter Ellison's WHS practice is praised as 'market-leading in expertise and experience'. Trent Forno acts for individual clients in prosecutions, and co-heads the department with the 'extremely knowledgeable' Deanna McMaster. Other key areas of instruction for the group include advising on serious workplace incidents, sexual discrimination claims and psychosocial risk management. Craig Boyle is 'very thorough and always available'.
Testimonials
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‘Minter Ellison has been a pleasure to deal with. Responsive and professional.’
‘Craig Boyle has been excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped steer us through a very difficult situation. Very thorough and always available. ’
‘The team is able to not only to provide expert legal and strategic advice, but advise the organisation on the implementation of complex legal amendments and updates to the legislation.'
‘The practice provides exceptional legal service. The advice is always in plain English, precisely and easily understood. The team provide valuable industry-specific insights and legal updates. The team are always willing to assist and are willing to drop everything if the advice sought is extremely urgent.’
‘The Minter Ellison WHS practice is market-leading in expertise and experience. Partner availability and engagement is exceptional and advice is always practical and solutions-focused. Highly recommended.'
‘Deanna McMaster is extremely knowledgeable in her space while also being commercial and practical and willing to 'roll up the sleeves' when necessary. Deanna works across Australia on WHS matters and therefore is able to provide solutions and answers to issues immediately and based on real experience, which is very valuable. She is also available to assist as and when required and on limited notice - extremely important in WHS matters.'
‘Deanna McMaster approaches her work with reassuring and pragmatic advice.'
Key clients
- Victorian Government
- Sheena Walshaw
- Queensland Rail
- Ergon Energy Corporation Limited
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Dexus
Work highlights
- Acting for the Department of Health in relation to over 30 alleged breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
- Advising the former managing director of a tourist attraction in relation to a prosecution under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Trent Forno, Deanna McMaster