Areas of Expertise

Employment Law, Safety Law, Privacy Law, Employment & Commercial Litigation

Paul has more than 20 years' experience in employment related law. Paul acts for clients across many industries advising employers on employment law and occupational health and safety matters. He also focuses on assisting employers in solving work placement problems, with an emphasis on avoiding disputes and costly litigation. 

Paul's expertise includes vast experience advising employers on all aspects of individual employment law, including the preparation of employment contracts, statutory compliance, award compliance, and the negotiation and making of enterprise agreements.

Paul also has expertise in occupational health and safety compliance and has successfully defended a number of occupational health and safety prosecutions for employers across Australia.

Paul is the author of a number of publications on employment law and occupational health and safety. He regularly conducts training on various aspects of employment related and occupational health and safety issues.

What others say

"Recommended – Australia, Labour and Employment Law"
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2018 & 2019
"Leading Lawyer – Victoria, Workplace Health and Safety"
Doyle's Guide 2016 – 2017
"Recommended Lawyer – Australia, Workplace Health and Safety"
Doyle's Guide 2017

Experience

VicRoads

Advised on the Industrial Relations aspects of the merger of VicRoads and Public Transport Victoria.

Nacap Australia

Successfully defended a general protections claim, resulting in the withdrawal of the allegations by the complainant.

Manheim

Defended a general protections claim, with the claim resolved in a favourable manner.

Valspar Paint Australia

Defended a general protections claim, with the claim resolved in a favourable manner.

O'Brien Glass

Defended two unfair dismissal proceedings, with the claims resolved in a favourable manner.

Origin LPG

Advising on its compliance with aspects of the Fair Work Act.