The team at Minter Ellison works with clients from a range of sectors, from transport to health. Co-led by Deanna McMaster, a specialist in health and safety, and experienced practitioner Trent Forno, the group advises on the gamut of WHS matters. The ‘exceptional’ Harriet Eager handles work in the financial services and higher education sectors, while Craig Boyle assists clients in the agriculture, logistics and mining sectors. Rhian O’Sullivan advises across the private and public sectors and represents clients in various courts and tribunals.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Highly responsive to their clients' needs. The team is timely with communication, collaborative on all aspects of development of case strategy and always professional.'
- 'Extremely competent and practical advice in a responsive manner. Great transparency on billing. Pleasure to work with - a diverse team.'
- 'Harriet Eager - exceptional - ability to give pragmatic advice, broad industry experience and responsive.'
- 'Because of its structure, involving lawyers, senior associates and partner, the team provides the client with expertise at all levels of litigation strategy, in an effective and cost-conscious way.'
- 'The team is highly motivated and responsive. Each lawyer provides strategic and legal insights that are invaluable to comprehensive and sound resolution of a case.'
- 'Harriet Eager - deep expertise and client focus.'
Key clients
- Queensland Rail
- Brisbane Airport Corporation
- Regional Quarries Australia Pty Ltd
- Aussie Skips Recycling Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Horizon Power on amending and updating its safety policies and procedures to ensure they aligned with the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and underlying regulations.
- Advised and represented Aussie Skips and its officers' response to a workplace fatality and the associated investigation by SafeWork NSW.
- Acting for Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service in the external review of improvement notices issued before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Deanna McMaster, Trent Forno