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Ashurst

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Ashurst garners praise for its 'real depth and a true full-service offering' in the employment law arena. Global practice head for employment Stephen Woodbury leads the labour and employment team, which is well versed in advising on workforce transition strategies and dismissals and allegations of misconduct at senior executive level. Ian Humphreys handles major bargaining disputes and class action proceedings before the Federal Court, and Jon Lovell is 'pragmatic, clear, commercial with expertise across all aspects of workplace relations and employment law'. Lea Constantine and Julia Sutherland are other key practitioners to note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Ashurst labour and employment practice provides high quality advice, each and every time. Key strengths include industrial relations advice, employment litigation and collective disputes, and regulatory compliance. The team's strengths include their teamwork and collaboration, with their ability to provide commercial and pragmatic advice that meets our business's needs.’

  • ‘Jon Lovell is an expert in his field. Pragmatic, clear, commercial with expertise across all aspects of workplace relations and employment law. Jon and his team are responsive, within the cost estimate and are able to demonstrate key insights and knowledge that assists with our legal issues.’

Key clients

  • Woolworths Group Limited
  • AGL Energy Limited

Work highlights

Advising Woolworths on all employment law aspects of its business, including bargaining disputes.
Representing Uber in ongoing proceedings in the Federal Court, concerning the status of drivers who utilise the Uber Rides platform and whether they are employees or independent contractors.