Mark is an Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations with over 25 years of experience advising employers on employment law, industrial relations and workplace health and safety.

Biography

Mark acts for employers across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, transport, financial services, retail, construction and professional services. His clients include private companies, listed entities and public sector organisations requiring specialist employment and industrial relations advice.

Mark advises on the full spectrum of employment and workplace relations matters: employment contracts, enterprise agreements, termination of employment, workplace misconduct, discrimination, bullying and occupational health and safety. He advises on due diligence in acquisitions and sale transactions, assists with workplace problem resolution and represents clients in employment-related disputes and proceedings.

Mark’s practice covers both contentious and advisory work, including complex industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining and WHS prosecutions. He presents regularly to clients, legal conferences, industry associations and postgraduate students on employment law, industrial relations and workplace health and safety, reflecting his standing as a specialist in the field.

Mark is an Accredited Specialist (Workplace Relations) with the Law Institute of Victoria, a credential held by a small number of practitioners.

Credentials

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Mark's experience

Employer clients — Enterprise agreement strategy and negotiations

Advised employers on enterprise agreement drafting, negotiation strategy and formal approval processes, including Better Off Overall Test analysis and representation in bargaining disputes.

M&A transactions — Employment due diligence

Advised on employment law aspects of acquisitions and sale transactions, including due diligence on workforce obligations, transfer of business provisions and employment-related conditions in sale agreements.

Employers — Termination, misconduct and discrimination matters

Advised employers on managing termination of employment, workplace investigations into misconduct and discrimination, and compliance with anti-discrimination legislation.

Clients — Occupational health and safety compliance

Advised on workplace health and safety obligations, compliance frameworks and regulatory response strategies across multiple industries and jurisdictions.

Awards, recognition and ranking