Personal Experience

Richard is as enthusiastic about employment and workplace issues as he is about achieving practical and successful outcomes for his clients.

He works in a broad range of industries including health care, manufacturing, logistics and education as well as government, supporting HR and operational leaders to implement strong frameworks and strategies and to respond effectively and commercially when disputes and complex issues arise.

He represents clients in tribunals and courts in cases involving employment and industrial relations matters and is experienced in resolving investigations and prosecutions brought by employment regulators such as the Fair Work Ombudsman and WorkSafe.

Richard handles complex employment issues such as underpayment claims, award compliance, restructuring, business sales, enterprise bargaining, injured and ill workers, harassment, discrimination and termination of employment. He partners with his client’s decision makers to create and implement solutions that align with their business objectives and workplace culture.