Bridgeford & Assoc - Lawyers

Bridgeford & Associates – Lawyers is a distinguished boutique law firm with a focus on Employment and Industrial Law. The firm is renowned for offering expert, approachable, and pragmatic advice to a diverse clientele, including both individuals and organisations such as employees and employers. Clients benefit from the firm's comprehensive services, which encompass workplace investigations and a wide range of employment and industrial law matters. This includes handling redundancy, termination, discrimination, restraint of trade, award interpretation, and managing issues related to the Fair Work Act and other employment legislation. Bridgeford & Associates is adept at drafting employment contracts and contractor agreements, and they offer insightful advice on managing employee performance, handling injury or illness, and navigating OHS/WHS matters with a robust approach to defences in prosecution and developing workplace policies and checklists. The team at Bridgeford & Associates extends their expertise to Commercial and Revenue Law, where they deliver strategic commercial contract advice, and address matters concerning the Corporations Act and Australian Consumer Law. They adeptly handle transactions related to buying and selling businesses, leasing, intellectual property protection, and represent clients through various courts, tribunals, and administrative bodies, including alternative dispute resolution proceedings. In the realm of Construction Law, the firm provides specialised advice on building contract drafting, WHS regulations, and efficiently manages contractor claims, payment and security issues, leasing, and employee engagement matters. Under the leadership of Dr Sam Bridgeford, who is recognised by the NSW Law Society for his proficiency in Employment and Industrial Law, the firm excels in conducting workplace investigations, executing compliance reviews, and developing comprehensive employee and manager handbooks that serve the unique needs of their clients.