Baker McKenzie acts as trusted advisor to a network of large multinational and domestic clients, frequently assisting on matters of dismissal, bullying, renumeration, post-employment restrictions, and more recently, issues surrounding wage theft and underpayment claims against employers. Practice head Michael Michalandos advises on all aspects of employment law and regularly defends high-profile matters before state and federal courts and tribunals, while Paul Brown deals in particular with collective industrial relations and disputes. Ben Burke handles cross-border corporate transactions and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Brown at Baker McKenzie was an excellent partner and advisor. Paul provides immediately actionable advice, quick-fire suggestions in plain language, as well as direct feedback in a way that cut through the noise. In addition, Paul is able to assist his clients to simulate various scenarios to a chosen course of action, in a way that is practical and reassuring.'
- 'Partner availability, skills, knowledge and strategic abilities.'
Key clients
- Nike
- Serco Australia Pty Limited
- Unilever Australia Trading Limited
- Hutchison Ports Australia Pty Limited
- Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Limited
- Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd
- Siemens Mobility Australia Pty Ltd
- Crosby Textor Research Strategies Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Nike Australia in relation to the defence of numerous unfair dismissal and adverse action claims in the Fair Work Commission.
- Advised Serco Australia in relation to the defence of numerous unfair dismissal and adverse action claims in the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
- Advised Unilever Australia on Fair Work Commission and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia matters, including the successful defence of a disability discrimination claim.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Michalandos