Steve specialises in resolving employment and workplace issues including redundancy, workplace disputes, contract and policy review and OHS obligations. Steve also advises clients in relation to discrimination and workplace investigations. Steve is experienced in mediation and conciliation for clients in unfair dismissal matters and other workplace disputes. He has acted and appeared for clients in the Fair Work Commission, the WA Magistrates Court, the District Court of WA, the Supreme Court of WA and the Federal Court of Australia.

Steve's recent work includes:

• Acting for a global company in a substantive Federal Circuit Court matter in relation to a claim brought by a former employee;
• Advising and assisting a client in the mining industry in responding to a discrimination complaint lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission; and
• Advising a number of clients regarding urgent measures and options available in relation to their workforce to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their business.

Steve is admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia.