Stephen Hardy
K&L GatesWith employment lawyers based across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, K&L Gates continues to work with clients around the country operating in the education, agriculture and health sectors. Recently, the group has experienced exponential growth of work within the government and public sectors. The practice is co-chaired by Paul Hardman, who advises on workplace investigations and disputes, Stephen Hardy, who specialises in health and safety, and Michaela Moloney, whose practice encompasses both fields.
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‘Good value for money - they do not under or over service.’
‘Pragmatic and responsive. ’
‘Michaela is particularly good at speaking with her clients as equals and working with them in a manner that recognizes the pressures faced by her clients. She is responsive and pragmatic. ’
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‘Collaboration is the essential ingredient that makes this firm a true strategic partner. ’
Key clients
- Acciona Energy
- Australia Football League (AFL)
- Australian Professional Leagues (APL)
- CBUS Super
- CBUS Property
- Cricket Australia
- EBOS Group
- Master Builders Association of Victoria
- McConnell Dowell Constructors
- Melbourne Victory Football Club
- Murrays Australia
- Australian Red Cross Society
- Victoria University
- Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)
Work highlights
- Advising Australian Football League's legal and HR teams on all aspects of employment, industrial and discrimination law.
- Assisted Immutable in relation to unfair dismissal claims lodged by Professionals Australia, which have been arbitrated by the Fair Work Commission.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michaela Moloney, Paul Hardman, Stephen Hardy