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Employment Lawyers

Employment Law
Christopher Andary

Special Counsel - Property and Commercial Law

Employment and Safety Law with a Business Edge

Strong businesses are built on more than just commercial insight—they rely on workplaces that are compliant, safe, and legally secure. Effective employment and safety law advice not only protects your organisation from risk but also creates the right conditions for long-term growth.

At Rouse Lawyers, we combine legal expertise with real-world business understanding. From our base in Brisbane, we support clients across Australia and beyond, helping them manage complex workplace and safety obligations with confidence.

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Employment and Safety Law Services

Our specialist and experienced Employment and Safety law team led by Edmund Burke, provides practical, effective and commercial solutions across the full spectrum of workplace law, including:

  • Drafting employment and contractor agreements tailored to your business
  • Guidance on employee vs contractor classifications
  • Exit agreements and deeds of release
  • Protecting confidential information and intellectual property
  • Drafting and enforcing restraint of trade clauses
  • Advising on the full range of workplace matters, including unfair dismissal, sexual harassment, bullying, performance management, workplace surveillance and the use of AI in the workplace
  • Experienced and effective representation in employment litigation, mediations, and Fair Work Commission proceedings
  • Advising on compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) obligations including psychosocial safety
  • Defending regulatory investigations and prosecutions by safety regulators
  • Assisting with workplace incident investigations and mitigation strategies
  • Developing policies and training to ensure a safe, compliant working environment

A Complete Legal Partner

Employment and safety issues often overlap with other areas of business law. That’s why our clients also benefit from access to Rouse Lawyers’ broader expertise in:

This integrated approach means your business and your people are always protected from every angle.

Why Choose Rouse Lawyers?

Your workforce is your most valuable asset — and the law requires you to keep them safe, supported, and treated fairly. We work alongside you to ensure your workplace meets its legal obligations while strengthening the foundations for a happy, safe workplace that helps you grow.

With Rouse Lawyers, you’ll have a proactive legal partner who helps you manage risk, avoid costly disputes, and create the conditions for business success.

Christopher Andary

Special Counsel - Property and Commercial Law

Client Reviews

“We highly recommend Rouse Lawyers.

Rouse Lawyers acted for us in the sale of our software business, Precision Mining, to Micromine, a global mining software company. It was a substantial transaction and one in which we (the founding owners) relied on the Rouse M&A team to guide us through the process. We were very impressed with their efforts and tenacity in what was a complex and extensive negotiation process. We highly recommend Rouse Lawyers not only for their M&A expertise but also generally for growing SME’s in the technology space.”

Craig Morgan

Precision Mining

“It’s hard to find good lawyer that understands a “tech” business – Rouse Lawyers are that firm…

“A Big Thank You” to Matthew & the Team at Rouse Lawyers – have assisted me & my business in so many different legal items – from wills to buying property/structuring our business/trademarks/negotiating large deals/spam/privacy issues/lease on our 4 different offices… It’s hard to find good lawyer that understands a “tech” business – Rouse Lawyers are that firm… so skilled in many areas.”

Andrew Reece

Inspect Real Estate

“We have relied on good advice from Rouse Lawyers.

We believe software is driving the world forward. Disruption is happening in every industry and it is our clients who are proactively integrating software into their businesses, to set a whole new standard around the way business is done. We are a business that is growing rapidly and know the importance of good legal advice, which is why we have relied on Rouse Lawyers. Focusing on creating digital platforms on which our clients can innovate to ensure they are the ones modernising, is what gets us out of bed in the mornings.”

James Kahn

Idea 11

“I would recommend Rouse Lawyers for any business.

Young Guns has engaged Rouse Lawyers for all legal requirement/advice for the past 10 years. They have been on our business journey from 10 employees to 450 employees. Matt and Peter have always showed a personal interest in our business success and therefore made many recommendations for short term and long term strategies. I would be happy to recommend Rouse Lawyers for any business looking for a legal partner who they can trust and can provide ongoing, up to date advice.”

Scott Young

Young Guns Container Crew

“Their knowledge of franchising is comprehensive

I have tried several of the larger law firms at the big end of town but found their services to be quite bland and predictable. Rouse Lawyers’s style of operation suits me much better, their knowledge of franchising is comprehensive, and just as importantly, their thinking is distinctly street wise and entrepreneurial.”

Ross Clayton

The Vast Interior, Head Franchisor

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