Herbert Smith Freehills LLP offers clients a unified labour and employment and health and safety practice, advising a portfolio of large employers from across the mining and resources, aviation and financial services sectors on disputes and strategic employee relations planning. Practice head and managing partner of global employment Steve Bell is known by clients for his work on the employment aspects of infrastructure projects. Other key names to note are Sydney-based partner Drew Pearson, Aaron Anderson in Brisbane and Anna Creegan, who practices from Perth. Creegan is best known for her navigation of workplace disputes, regularly appearing in court, tribunal and arbitration proceedings.
Key clients
- Coles
- South32
Work highlights
- Working with the Australian Human Rights Commission to develop the Guidelines for the Targeted Recruitment of People with Disability.
- Advising an ASX-listed employer on an investigation into workplace culture and psychological safety within its leadership ranks.