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ABOUT NICK

Nicholas has been recognised by Doyles as leading employment lawyer in 2022 and 2023. 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 experience in unfair dismissal, general protections, drafting and interpretations of employment contracts, redundancies and performance management.

He also has expertise conducting complex litigation involving matters such as post-employment restraints, injunctions, breach of confidentiality and breach of executive contracts.

Nicholas also advises businesses in respect of workplace policies and procedures, re-structure, redundancies and compliance.

Nicholas has been featured extensively in the media as an expert employment lawyer. Here is Nicholas on Channel 9 being interviewed by Monika Kos.

How I Help Employees

• If you have been dismissed, I can help you understand if your dismissal was fair and whether you have a claim. If you have a case, I can prepare the legal documents and represent you at conciliations, mediations and at trial if necessary.
• I often advise on redundancy especially if the redundancy is genuine.
• I assist employees who have been bullied or harassed take action to stop this negative treatment and to protect their rights.
• I assist employees who are under investigation or have been accused of wrongdoing
• I help employees who are on performance management implement strategies with the aim of having the performance management removed.
• I help employees who have not been paid correctly get what they are fairly owed.
• I advise whether contractors have been properly classified as a contractor or whether an employee classification is more appropriate, especially in light of the 2022 High Court decisions.

How I Help Businesses

• I can help defend dismissal claims filed against a business.
• I advice on redundancy if certain positions are no longer required due to a slowdown.
• I investigate any complaints or allegations.
• I assist businesses implement appropriate disciplinary action.
• I can help deal with underpaid employees.
• I can assist with compliance with the Fair Work Act.
• I can help with dealing with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Memberships and Qualifications

• Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in Western Australia Supreme Court in 2008.
• Admitted as a lawyer in the High Court in 2008.
• Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business 2007.
• Member of the Law Society of Western Australia.
• Member of the Industrial Relation Society of Western Australia.