Employment: Western Australia
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
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+61 8 9460 1666Chambers Review
Corrs Chambers Westgarth's employment and industrial relations practice has an impressive roster of clients in the mining and energy sectors. It is also well regarded for its long history of involvement in the development of labour laws, and counts government and private sector clients among its clients. The team assists with workplace health and safety matters, including issues arising from fatalities, and is engaged on a range of cases related to enterprise agreements, compliance and casual employment.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth acted for the National Australia Bank in a test case brought against it by the Finance Sector Union on behalf of four employees who the client is alleged to have required to work unreasonable additional hours in contravention of the National Employment Standards.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the ability to provide clear advice and recommendations that are easy to understand and directly relevant, leveraging extensive internal expertise for pragmatic and practical guidance."
"Corrs Chambers Westgarth is very accessible and provides prompt responses: the team proactively check in with us."
"They have the ability to provide clear advice and recommendations that are easy to understand and directly relevant, leveraging extensive internal expertise for pragmatic and practical guidance."
"Corrs Chambers Westgarth is very accessible and provides prompt responses: the team proactively check in with us."
Notable Practitioners
Jack de Flamingh is well regarded for his work on industrial relations matters, particularly within the mining and infrastructure industries.
"Jack de Flamingh provides an exceptional service and understanding of the needs of our business."
"Jack has provided an excellent level of service on complex employment law matters."
Stephen Price is acknowledged for his litigation skills and has a long track record of advising on various employment disputes, including sensitive workplace investigations.
"Stephen Price is an excellent legal strategist and solution finder."
"Stephen provides exceptional legal counsel, is very responsive and has very strong understanding of our organisation and industry."