
Our Team
Stefan Banovich
Director

Stefan, a senior lawyer and MKI Legal's director, specialises in employment law. Stefan has been recognised as a leading employment lawyer in Western Australia in the Doyle’s Guide in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2026. Stefan helps both employees and businesses with all aspects of employment issues. Stefan has represented thousands of clients in employment claims spanning the mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, finance, property and construction, along with not-for-profits and various government agencies.
Read More about Stefan BanovichNicholas Marouchak
Director

Nicholas has been recognised by Doyle’s as a leading employment lawyer in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026. Nicholas is a director of the firm who advises both businesses and individuals in all aspects of employment law and workplace relations, both in the Federal and State system. Nicholas has been featured extensively in the media as an expert employment lawyer.
Read More about Nicholas MarouchakMarta Marouchak
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Marta is an employment lawyer and has been with MKI Legal since 2015. Marta advises clients in a range of employment areas including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, general protections claims, drafting of employment contracts and policies as well as assisting in complex litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Read More about Marta MarouchakZoe Kalimeris
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Zoe is a Senior Associate at MKI Legal. Zoe was recognised in Doyle’s 2023 rankings of Western Australian Employment & WHS Law Rising Stars. Zoe assists clients with all aspects of employment and industrial law, with her practice ranging from assisting clients with their employment documentation, such as employment contracts and policies, to assisting clients with changes to employment laws.
Read More about Zoe KalimerisMeagan Hillier
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Meagan is a Senior Associate at MKI Legal. Meagan completed her Juris Doctor law degree at Murdoch University. Prior to commencing work at MKI Legal, Meagan volunteered at the Sussex Street Community Law Service where she worked on disability discrimination claims lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Read More about Meagan HillierAnn Thampoe
ASSOCIATE

Ann practises exclusively in employment law, advocating for a diverse client base that ranges from international corporations and local businesses to senior executives and employees entering their first roles. She represents clients across both the Western Australian State System and the National System.
Read More about Ann ThampoeMadeleine Masih
Lawyer

Madeleine is a Western Australian lawyer with a strong interest in employment law, industrial relations, and workforce matters in the mining industry. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University and a Communications degree from Edith Cowan University, majoring in Journalism with a focus on war correspondence. Her background equips her to analyse complex issues and provide considered, practical advice.
Read More about Madeleine MasihJason D'Amore
Law Graduate

Jason D'Amore is a Law Graduate at MKI Legal with a focus on employment law and industrial relations. He holds both a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia, majoring in Law & Society and Music Studies. Jason brings a considered and detail-oriented approach to his work and is committed to developing practical, commercially focused solutions for clients.
Read More about Jason D'AmoreBadrieya Moosa-Pitt
PARALEGAL

Badrieya is a paralegal and administration team member with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. Before working at MKI Legal, Badrieya worked as a paralegal in a prominent insurance and workers’ compensation law firm.
Read More about Badrieya Moosa-PittCeleste De Lafontaine
Legal Receptionist & Administrator

Celeste is the firm's legal receptionist and administrator, and often the first person you will speak to when you contact us. She runs the front office, helps with new employment law enquiries and assists the legal team on clients' matters.
Read More about Celeste De LafontaineChloe Thompson
Paralegal

Chloe is a motivated paralegal and meticulous law student operating in the firm's employment law department. She assists clients in a range of employment matters that includes unfair dismissals, bullying, general protection claims, redundancy disputes and workplace allegations. As a Paralegal, Chloe does not provide legal advice but focuses on client communication and providing the team with support.
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