Executive Rights Employment Lawyers

Melbourne, VIC | Sydney, NSW

About us

Executive Rights Employment Lawyers, founded in 2001 by Bruce Planck, caters specifically to the unique employment law needs of Australian executives and expatriates. The firm primarily operates within employment law, representing middle to senior management, including public servants, academics, executives in insurance and banking, in-house counsel, and HR managers. With over two decades of experience, the senior employment lawyers at this firm deliver timely and cost-effective legal services, consistently achieving remarkable outcomes for their clients. They specialise in handling employment contract reviews and negotiations, addressing issues related to executive employment contracts, restraint of trade, bonus schemes, incentive plans, sign-on bonuses, and share options. The firm also provides expert guidance on termination matters, such as summary dismissal, wrongful termination, redundancy advice, and negotiating deeds of release. Key areas of expertise include navigating disciplinary actions and performance management, expatriate employment law challenges, workplace bullying and harassment, and common-law reasonable notice claims. The lawyers at Executive Rights Employment Lawyers strategically use contract law to advance clients’ interests, protect their careers, uphold confidentiality, and prioritise resolving disputes outside of litigation when feasible.

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Employment Law

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Employment Law

Executive Rights Employment Lawyers, established in 2001, provides tailored legal services to Australian executives and expatriates navigating complex employment law matters. With over 20 years of experience, the team effectively addresses a range of issues such as employment contract negotiation, termination of employment, and workplace disputes, ensuring that the rights and interests of clients are protected while maintaining confidentiality. The firm’s focus includes advising on nuanced components of executive agreements, such as restraint of trade and performance management, as well as handling sensitive situations like bullying and harassment. By prioritising client-centred outcomes, Executive Rights Employment Lawyers aims to achieve favourable resolutions without resorting to litigation whenever possible, thus supporting clients in safeguarding their careers and professional reputations.

Our team

Bruce Planck

Principal

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Employment Law

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Office locations

Melbourne, VIC

27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Sydney, NSW

Level 13, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice areas

Employment Law

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