Employment: Western Australia
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
About
Provided by Mills Oakley
We undertake both advisory work and litigation relating to the full range of workplace relations, employment and safety issues. Our practice has advised on some of the highest profile workplace relations matters in Australia in recent times and our lawyers have been recommended by leading independent commentators such as the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Chambers and Partners.
Our focus is on providing responsive, decisive and commercially relevant advice, delivered in the most cost effective way for businesses.
Ultimately, our aim is to work through legal issues efficiently, so our clients can get back to doing what they do best as quickly as possible – focussing on core business.
Chambers Review
Mills Oakley maintains a broad employee and industrial relations practice, which also includes significant expertise in workplace health and safety litigation. It handles a range of matters including enterprise bargaining and workforce structuring, as well as harassment and discrimination cases. The team represents employers across numerous industries, such as construction and transportation. Notable clients include the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Stanmore Resources and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Work Highlights
- Mills Oakley advised Bank of Queensland on the employee transition aspects of its acquisition of ME Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mills Oakley are very timely in their responses to requests for advice, take practical considerations into account and do not just give black letter legal advice."
"Mills Oakley consistently deliver exceptionally high-quality advice on complex matters."
"Mills Oakley are very timely in their responses to requests for advice, take practical considerations into account and do not just give black letter legal advice."
"Mills Oakley consistently deliver exceptionally high-quality advice on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Harold Downes is highly regarded in the market for regulatory advice and is noted for acting on high-profile prosecutions.
Jamie Wells is well regarded in the market and handles a variety of employment disputes including those involving enterprise agreements, class actions and individual claims.
Daniel White is noted for litigious matters particularly within the maritime, mining, and oil and gas industries.
"Daniel is attentive, responsive and very approachable. He is always available to discuss practical implications and think both strategically and commercially, looking for the best outcome."
"Daniel's knowledge of the law, current, historical and developing is excellent. He understands our work, that of our clients and how we each interact in the broader market. His advice is very bespoke and suited for our circumstances."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mills Oakley
Australia
Members
Provided by Mills Oakley
Adam Lunn
Dr Laura Sowden
Jamie Wellls
Lisa Anaf
Malcolm Davis
Rachael Sutton
Rob Humphreys
Ross Levin
Samantha Maddern
William Ward