Brian Powles

Brian Powles is a partner at Walter Baden, where he focuses on delivering tailored legal solutions across the spectrum of workplace law. With a keen interest in both contentious and non-contentious matters, Brian represents employers throughout Australia in areas such as general protection applications, unfair dismissals, employment contracts, breach of contract issues, and workplace investigations. His expertise extends to redundancy, restraint of trade, intellectual property disputes, and discrimination cases. Brian's comprehensive grasp of the industrial relations landscape includes modern award interpretation and enterprise bargaining, providing clients with well-rounded advice. Before venturing into law, Brian had a distinguished career in hospitality, managing significant workforces which equipped him with invaluable insights into the challenges employers face. His background enables him to approach workplace legal issues with a practical and contextual perspective, making his advice particularly relevant and effective. Brian's legal journey began at PCC Lawyers, where he honed his skills through extensive legal research and document preparation. His responsibilities included drafting correspondence, preparing court documents, and assisting with firm administration. This foundational experience set the stage for his later leadership role at Olexo Workplace Law, where he spent several years as a director specialising in employment law and business advisory services. Academically, Brian achieved First Class Honours in his Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of New England. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Reading, reflecting his diverse interests and talents.