Jones Day supports major Australian and international companies with all their employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing, often with cross-border considerations. Adam Salter leads the team, advising on labour and employment law, employee benefits, data privacy, and cybersecurity matters, while Tristan Seymour regularly represents clients in workplace disputes, including unfair dismissal and general protections claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'Adam Salter stands out for his steady guidance and strategic insight. He always provides clarity in moments of uncertainty and often identifies potential issues before they arise.'
- 'Associates are sharp, engaged, and well-prepared, acting as true extensions of the partner team, which creates confidence and efficiency.'
- 'Jones Day’s labour and employment team offer a rare blend of technical depth, strategic foresight, and genuine commercial awareness.'
- 'They understand that employment issues do not exist in isolation but are often tied to broader reputational, regulatory, or cultural considerations, and this perspective sets them apart.'
- 'They provide clear, confident advice on sensitive matters, including senior personnel issues, complex restructures, and cross-jurisdictional challenges.'
- 'Their advice is practical and actionable, and they consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of business risk appetite and organisational nuance.'
Key clients
- Chevron Australia Downstream Pty Ltd
- Peabody Energy Corporation
- WiseTech Global Limited
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- Cornado Global
- International Business Machines
- Corpay, Inc.
- Hexagon AB
- John Sample Group
- Intelligent Monitoring Group Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Peabody on its pending USD3.775bn acquisition of Tier 1 Australian metallurgical coal assets from Anglo American; work includes due diligence, amendments to share purchase agreements, advice on the on-sale of one mine, indemnities for significant liabilities, and pre-completion conditions.
Advised WiseTech Global on its acquisition of BSM Global; work included labour and employment due diligence, amendments to the asset purchase agreement, advice on pre-completion conditions, and post-completion assistance with employment transfers.
Advised Corpay on its acquisition of GPS Capital Markets and subsidiaries; work included Australian labour and employment due diligence, amendments to disclosure schedules and equity purchase agreement, advice on pre-completion conditions, and post-completion obligations.
Practice head
Adam Salter
Other key lawyers
Tristan Seymour