Employment: New South Wales
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
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+61 2 9225 0200Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie leverages its global network of offices to advise on regional and cross-border employment matters. The firm boasts prominent international clientele from the technology, healthcare and consumer goods sectors. Its expertise spans corporate restructurings and M&A, discrimination and WHS. Its employment team is also valued for its expertise in sensitive executive and director-level issues including restraint, misconduct, fiduciary breaches, whistle-blowing and executive remuneration. The team is also active on industrial relations matters, acting for employers on disputes with unions and enterprise bargaining agreement matters. Notable clients include Serco, Unilever and Schneider Electric.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Nike in unfair dismissal and adverse action claims before the Fair Work Commission.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bakers respond promptly with quality advice. They know our business and this helps."
"The team has excellent knowledge of how to navigate the regulatory environment for serious workplace matters."
"Bakers respond promptly with quality advice. They know our business and this helps."
"The team has excellent knowledge of how to navigate the regulatory environment for serious workplace matters."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Brown attracts praise for his deep knowledge of enterprise agreements and his strong litigation skills.
"Paul remains a delight to work with, in both programmatic and contentious matters. His no-nonsense, direct and extremely practical response has set him apart from his peers, and his high responsiveness makes him a highly dependable collaborator in matters big or small."
"He is an exceptional employment lawyer. If Paul can't find you a solution, there isn't one."
Michael Michalandos leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office, often acting for international clients on a wide range of issues including investigations, compliance, governance and contractual matters.
"Michael provided us with excellent support."