The team at Mills Oakley is jointly led by Harold Downes, who advises on WHS compliance and crisis management; Rob Humphreys, who specialises in incident response; Ross Levin a key port of call for clients in the construction, forestry, and agricultural sectors; Laura Sowden, who is noted for her work on professional indemnity policies and related claims; Patrick Walsh who focuses on workers’ compensation and disputes involving self-insured employers; and Sophie Cleveland, who routinely handles workplace investigations and dismissals.
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- 'Harold Downes consistently challenges entrenched business views on health and safety to achieve better outcomes for both clients and workers. Special mention to Partner Rob Humphreys. Rob consistently delivers high-quality work products on time and he has a capable team that is trusted by our business.'
- 'Rob Humphreys and the wider team provide sound advice, are commercially astute and practical, and very responsive.'
Work highlights
Advised South32 Limited on numerous WHS matters, including several extensive compliance projects
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Harold Downes; Rob Humphreys; Ross Levin; Laura Sowden; Patrick Walsh; Sophie Cleveland