Leigh Howard
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 2 : Employment: The Bar
Band 2
About
Provided by Leigh Howard
Practice Areas
Leigh practises in industrial relations, regulatory and public law.
Leigh is highly sought after in industrial relations. He has extensive experience in all types of applications and disputes under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Leigh’s public and regulatory practice extends to consumer, financial services, occupational health and safety, discrimination and human rights.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under the Professional Standards Legislation
Professional Memberships
Member of the Board of Directors of List G Barristers
Australian Labour Lawyers Association
Australian Association of Constitutional Law
Australian Institute of Administrative Law
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Leigh Howard is singled out by market commentators for his in-depth knowledge of industrial relations. He handles the full range of disputes under the Fair Work Act 2009, as well as more public and regulatory issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lee Howard is smart and excellent and is the new thing in Melbourne."
"Leigh is very impressive. He is very knowledgeable regarding relevant case law, responsive and easy to deal with, and client-focused. He provides practical and commercial advice."
"Lee Howard is smart and excellent and is the new thing in Melbourne."
"Leigh is very impressive. He is very knowledgeable regarding relevant case law, responsive and easy to deal with, and client-focused. He provides practical and commercial advice."