
Piers Mitchem
Special Counsel
Hall & Wilcox
Piers is a senior lawyer experienced in all areas of employment and industrial relations law. He has acted in a range of industrial and employment litigation matters and regularly acts for clients in general protections and unfair dismissal matters in the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Court.
Piers has specialised experience in defending work health safety prosecutions across a range of industries, as well as in enterprise bargaining and industrial litigation.
He frequently advises clients on all aspects of the enterprise agreement making process, including enterprise agreement negotiations, compliance with good faith bargaining requirements, industrial action, and enterprise agreement transfer and approval applications.
Piers also has expertise in executive employment matters, including executive remuneration, restraint of trade and confidentiality issues.
SESSIONS
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Interactive Scenario: social media & Employee Conduct — Top Risks and Practical Tips for Employers
This session explores the most common issues arising in workplaces today, including employee misconduct, freedom of expression, workplace investigations, policy gaps, and reputational risk. Delegates will gain practical tips on managing social media issues confidently, reducing legal exposure, and ensuring workplace policies remain fit for purpose in 2026.
Brisbane: Louise Hogg, Partner, Holding Redlich
Sydney: Clare Kerley, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
Melbourne: Piers Mitchem, Special Counsel, Hall & Wilcox
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