Leading independent Australian law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has appointed industrial relations (IR) specialist, Alexis Agostino as a partner in the firm’s IR/Employment team based in Melbourne and Perth.
Alexis provides strategic advice on IR issues, including enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes and general employment matters. She specialises in the mining, oil and gas and aviation sectors. Most recently, Alexis has worked with clients to prepare for the extensive legislative changes introduced by the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ and ‘Closing Loopholes’ reforms.
Alexis is an experienced litigator, representing clients in significant first instance and appellate proceedings in the Fair Work Commission and Federal Court of Australia.
Charlotte Fenton will also join our IR/Employment team as a Special Counsel in our Brisbane office. Her experience includes advising on IR issues and employment disputes, as well as protections claims, terminations and other general employment matters. Alexis and Charlotte join JWS from Corrs.
JWS Managing Partner Jeremy Davis said, “Alexis is highly regarded in the IR space with strong relationships with a number of major mining and oil and gas companies. She is a welcome addition to the JWS partnership. Similarly, Charlotte has a great reputation and is known for providing outstanding client service. The appointment of Alexis and Charlotte further expands the firm’s industrial relations and employment capability.”
In joining the firm, Alexis said, “JWS has deep connections to the Energy & Resources sector and a very strong IR/Employment team, providing me with a great platform to take a market-leading role in the IR space.”
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