Mark Bunch

Mark Bunch is an accomplished legal practitioner with over 22 years of focused experience in employment and industrial relations law, solely representing employers. His career journey has seen him work with esteemed law firms such as Minter Ellison, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Aitken Legal, where he honed his expertise in managing diverse employment law issues for businesses of all sizes. Mark's extensive scope of practice includes drafting employment contracts and contractor agreements, negotiating and developing enterprise agreements, and creating comprehensive employee handbooks along with policies and procedures. He provides strategic advice on human resources matters, including employee management and terminations, and offers representation in defending unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims. His proficiency extends to handling underpayment claims, navigating Fair Work Ombudsman investigations, and managing urgent interlocutory proceedings related to restraint of trade and post-employment contractual obligations. Additionally, Mark leads workplace investigations and manages complaints related to discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying. He is well-versed in work health and safety advice and defending related prosecutions. With a vast network of business owners and HR professionals across Australia, Mark is known for his pragmatic and commercially minded advice, effectively resolving employment law disputes. His industry experience spans local government, tourism, hospitality, retail, professional services, construction, and medical fields. As a seasoned litigator, he frequently appears in various courts, including the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court of Australia, and the Supreme, District, and Magistrates Courts. Mark is a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting at professional and industry events. Based on the Gold Coast, he is proud of BE Employment Law Pty Ltd, a wholly locally owned firm offering innovative legal solutions that prioritise client outcomes over traditional billing methods. Admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia, Mark holds an LLB and B.Bus from Griffith University and an LLM from Queensland University of Technology.