Led by Dan Trindade, the team at Clayton Utz is well known for representing a diverse range of public and private clients across Australia in a wide spectrum of employment and industrial relations matters. The group has particular expertise in advising clients in the higher education sector on issues pertaining to industrial action, as well as acting for public sector entities in arbitration proceedings before the Fair Work Commission. Christy Miller is well versed in handling employment-related audits. Allison Shannon, Amanda Lyras, and Perth-based Anna Casellas are other practitioners to note. Cilla Robinson departed for King & Wood Mallesons in August 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The team has a depth of strength and experience which means when someone is unavailable, someone else can assist.'
‘Christy Miller and Nicola Shepherd are both exceptional lawyers who provide excellent and timely advice and service. They have a thorough understanding of our business and the employment issues it faces and already provide advice with the context in mind.’
Key clients
- State Electricity Commission of Victoria
- Victorian Department of Health
Work highlights
- Acting as employment counsel to the State Electricity Commission (SEC) in Victoria on the full range of employment, industrial and safety matters.
- Representing the Fair Work Ombudsman in ongoing Federal Court litigation against Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd.