Ben McKinley
Partner
Ben’s expertise is advising and representing employers in all aspects of employment, industrial relations, and safety law. He is highly regarded for his pragmatic and strategic advice, and works closely with clients to build trust and an in-depth understanding of their business.
Ben's experience
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Advised and re-drafted a suite of contracts for one of Australia’s largest mortgage broking aggregators, which included complex interconnected issues of employment, taxation and banking laws.
- Australia
- Financial Services
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Advised several high-profile employers in Fair Work Ombudsman investigations into alleged underpayments, resulting in them avoiding any enforcement action.
- Australia
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Represented a leading real estate group in protecting its confidential information from misuse by a competitor.
- Australia
- Real Estate
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Represented a large, multinational manufacturing company against allegations of vicarious liability for sexual harassment.
- Australia
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised and represented a stockbroking and wealth management firm in a claim by a former employee alleging underpayment and various breaches of the award and Fair Work Act.
- Australia
- Financial Services
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Represented 13 of the Essendon Football Club players in their claims against the Club and AFL following their suspension by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- Australia
- Sport & Hospitality
Credentials
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2023Joined Pinsent Masons
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2014College of Law - Legal Practice (Graduate Diploma)
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2013University of Western Australia, LLB
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