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. ’
‘Luis Izzo combines outstanding technical expertise with a pragmatism and commerciality borne from long experience and close collaboration with clients. A go-to advisor in the true sense.'
‘I use this firm for HR and industrial relations. The advice is succinct, informative, relative and practical. Billing is always clear and relatable to the work done. ’
‘The team is extremely talented - very much focused on providing efficient, effective and practical advice. ’
- 'Luis Izzo is a superstar - great with clients.’
Key clients
- Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Toll
- Nestle
- Lion
- Icon Water
- Centennial Coal
- College of Law
- Busways Group
- Holcim
- Boom Logistics
- Pacific National
- Sedgwick insurance
- Calvary Care
- Merivale
- Guide Dogs
- Coca Cola Australia
- Svitzer
- YHA Australia
- Boral
- Hanson
- NH Foods
- Newcastle University
- Greater Bank
- Catering Industries
- Chobani
- St John’s Ambulance
- Sash Vets
- Coogee Bay Hotel/Cruise Bar
- University of Queensland Sport
- Multigate Medical Products Pty Ltd
- Ventia
- Team Global Express
- Chalouhi
- Sonoma Bakery
- Australian Maritime and Safety Authority
- Teachers Mutual Bank Limited
- Kato Laboratories
- CH4 Drilling
- Wingecaribee Shire Council
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.
- Representing over 30 employers in the childcare sector in Australia’s first multi bargaining process under the new IR reforms passed by the Federal Government.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nigel Ward, Luis Izzo, Kyle Scott