Wotton + Kearney is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mossman, a highly regarded workplace lawyer and commercial litigator, as a Partner and new leader of the firm’s Employment Practices Liability (EPL) practice, based in Sydney.
Cain Jackson, leader of the firm’s Financial Lines practice commented: “In looking for a senior specialist to lead our EPL team and strategy, it was important to find someone who was both highly credentialed and a good cultural fit with our lawyers and clients. With his extensive experience and engaging manner, Chris was a standout. I have no doubt he will be a great asset to our team and take our offering to the next level.”
Chris is a skilled advocate known for his strategic insight and depth and breadth of knowledge and experience across an extensive range of workplace issues. These include wrongful dismissal claims, discrimination claims, handling investigations and grievances, under payment of entitlements or bonuses, breach of employment contract and policies, and work health and safety issues.
He is also known for his front-end expertise negotiating with unions on issues spanning enterprise bargaining, right of entry and entitlements, drafting employment contracts and policies, and advising on regulatory and compliance issues.