Holding Redlich's labour and employment practice maintains a robust presence in the employment law arena, with established strength in handling industrial relations matters. Charles Power leads the team, and brings expertise in advising on enterprise bargaining in the agricultural sector. Michael Selinger is sought after for handling cases involving allegations of workplace misconduct and sexual harassment. The group is also noted for its strength in assisting with general protection claims and post-employment restraints matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The employee relations team at Holding Redlich is very approachable and extremely responsive.'

  • ‘Charles Power is very responsive and gives practical, commercially sensible advice. Jen van Bronswijk is also very responsive: she writes very clearly and concisely sets out her advice in possibly the best format I've ever seen. Michael Selinger was outstanding in his management of recent litigation.’
  • ‘Incredibly strong knowledge of labour and employment law from the partners down. Regardless of who you speak to you can have trust in the advice. Availability to discuss issues at short notice. ’

  • ‘Charles Power is an excellent partner. Jennifer van Bronswijk and Natasha Jones are exceptional support in the broader team. All have worked with me on complex issues and given practical advice to resolve issues. ’

  • ‘Collaborative, pragmatic, technically astute and always available.' 

Key clients

  • CompassCorp Pty Ltd
  • Randstad Pty Limited
  • Moore Australia (NSW)
  • Cargill Australia Limited
  • Blackstone/Crown Resorts

Work highlights

Advised CompassCorp on a post-employment restraint matter.
Acted for Cargill in an industrial relations dispute.
Advised Blackstone during the negotiation of seven enterprise agreements with three different unions for its operations in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Practice head

Charles Power

Other key lawyers

Michael Selinger; Jane Hall; Jennifer van Bronswijk; Natasha Jones