Brian Powles
Brian is an innovative and client-focused lawyer, with experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. He acts for employers across Australia in all areas of workplace law, including general protections applications, unfair dismissals, employment contracts, policies and breach of contract, workplace investigations, redundancy, restraint of trade, intellectual property disputes and discrimination. He has an intricate understanding of the industrial relations system, including modern award interpretation, complex compliance and underpayment issues, and enterprise bargaining
Prior to law, Brian had a successful career in hospitality and was the employer of a very significant workforce, giving him client-side insights into key issues affecting employers. He brings a uniquely practical and contextual approach to advising on workplace issues.