K&L Gates’s employment practice advises across a wide range of industries, including the education, public sector, retail, professional services, agriculture, construction, energy, and transport industries. Michaela Moloney leads the practice, specialising in employment, industrial relations, and discrimination matters, with extensive experience advising government bodies, healthcare organisations, and sports-based clients. Stephen Hardy heads up the Sydney team, covering all aspects of employment and industrial law, while Leila Moddel is frequently instructed on employment disputes, with a particular focus on whistleblowing issues.
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Stephen Hardy
Stephen Hardy
Practice head

Michaela Moloney

Other key lawyers

Stephen Hardy; Leila Moddel; Nick Ruskin; Alanna Fitzpatrick

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