Chris Hartigan

Chris Hartigan, Principal at Piper Alderman, is a seasoned lawyer with a deep expertise in employment, workplace relations, and safety. With a wealth of experience navigating the intricacies of Victorian and Federal industrial relations and discrimination tribunals, Chris is adept at advising and representing employers on a wide array of employment issues. His practice encompasses unjust dismissal claims, anti-discrimination claims, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, and drafting of employment contracts. Furthermore, Chris is proficient in advising and defending corporate clients in the face of investigations and prosecutions by government regulators. Chris's leadership at Piper Alderman since November 2017 is preceded by his role as Principal at Norton Gledhill, where he served for ten months. Earlier, he was a Partner at Thomson Geer and previously at Herbert Geer, where he honed his skills over nearly six years. His foundational years were spent at Clayton Utz, progressing from Solicitor to Partner over nearly 12 years. Chris's academic background includes a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Melbourne, alongside a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Literature from the University of Queensland. His comprehensive legal experience and academic credentials make him a distinguished figure in employment law and workplace relations in Melbourne.