With offices in Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney, the ‘extremely talented’ team at Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors attracts an impressive clientele of corporate multinationals, financial institutions and insurers seeking aid on various employment matters. The practice is co-chaired by Nigel Ward, who has 35 years of experience in employee and industrial relations and regularly represents clients in court, Luis Izzo, a ’superstar’ in the field and advisor to the public and private sector, and Kyle Scott, who expertly handles enterprise bargaining, post-employment restraints as well as employment litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Deep technical expertise without pomposity. Genuine desire to meet clients' needs and track record of doing so.’
‘Luis is a unicorn. Deeply knowledgeable, no ego. A genuine industrial relations expert amongst a raft of employment lawyers claiming to be. ’
Key clients
- Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Toll
Work highlights
- Advised Busways on a matter regarding exemption from the annual wage review increases awarded by the Fair Work Commission in 2022 and 2023.
- Represented Catering Industries, a contract caterer operating the majority of its services in aged care homes.