Employment: Victoria

Johnson Winter Slattery maintains a well-regarded team based in Sydney and Melbourne, recognised for its excellent track record in employment disputes, and often handles general protection claims under the Fair Work Act. The firm is retained by major international clients to advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. It maintains an active practice on industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining and union disputes, and represents clients from a range of sectors including media, technology, energy and transport. Notable clients include Ambulance Victoria, Emma Dunch and InfiniQ.

"Johnson Winter Slatteryare incredibly responsive. The service is excellent."

"The team is responsive and provides practical advice. There is a good range of skills and experience."

Johnson Winter Slattery assisted Airport Link with the bargaining and approval of an enterprise agreement, including application to the Fair Work Commission.

Jan Dransfield has considerable experience advising on a broad range of employment matters including executive issues and policy and compliance advice. She is particularly noted for her litigation skills. "Jan has consistently met all requirements and delivered to expectations in a timely manner." "Jan has been around a long time, knows the law well and is very practical in how she applies it."

Ruveni Kelleher has a strong reputation in the market for contentious matters and is noted for defending employers in high-profile claims. "Ruveni has strong commercial knowledge and is very customer-focused." "Ruveni was excellent: clear and concise, and straightforward. Most of all, she was very accurate."

Lucienne Mummé advises on enterprise agreements and workplace changes, such as restructures, consolidations and downsizing.

Louise Russell is a special counsel recognised for her long track record advising on industrial relations matters, including collective bargaining and industrial action.