Leading firm, Employment
Chambers Global Guide 2009
Recommended firm, labour & employee benefits
PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook 2009
“Eleven partners and 56 practitioners make up this group, which offers nationwide coverage and expertise in all areas of employment and industrial relations law. Primarily serving blue-chip corporate clients on employment and industrial relations requirements, Mallesons impresses clients, who describe it as ‘very commercially focused, always accessible, and genuinely responsive’...”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Furthermore, the team displays ‘an excellent understanding of current industrial legislation, industry trends and its clients’ business,’ providing ‘high-quality advice that is concise and straightforward.’ The group is especially well regarded for its ‘superior performance on high-end or contentious matters.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques, ‘irrespective of which solicitor actually does the work, consistently delivers in terms of responsiveness and quality of advice’, and operates with a ‘high degree of professionalism and dedication’…”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2008/2009
Leading individuals - Chambers Global Guide 2009
- Murray Kellock, Robert Lilburne (Band 2)
- Band 3 - Andrew Gray (Band 3)
Leading individuals - PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook 2009
- Robert Lilburne (highly recommended)
- Murray Kellock (recommended)
“Sydney-based partner Andrew Gray is praised as ‘an impressive lawyer who is very accessible, easy to deal with and who always meets deadlines’….”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Murray Kellock is a standout workplace relations lawyer, and clients point to his ‘extensive knowledge, pragmatism and excellent commercial acumen.’ Furthermore, his dedication and tireless work ethic proves a popular characteristic: ‘He’ll work all night or over weekends in order to turn something around for me quickly,’ commented one satisfied client.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Perth-based Robert Lilburne is said to have ‘outstanding knowledge of all aspects of the field, and he is very well connected and offers sound practical advice’. In an example of his recent work he advised subsidiaries of BHP Billiton on numerous industrial and employment law issues, including drafting new union collective workplace agreements and advising on the impact of the government’s industrial policy.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“The firm now concentrates on advising a stellar collection of loyal blue-chip clients on a range of employment and industrial relations issues. Clients value greatly the ability of its practitioners to ‘neatly tailor their advice to our business requirements’.”
Chambers Global Guide 2006-2007