Employment and Safety

Tim Greenall

Special Counsel
Tim Greenall

With over 30 years of experience in employment and workplace relations law, Tim brings a commercial and strategic perspective to every matter he handles.

Known for his pragmatic approach and depth of expertise, he provides tailored advice that helps employers and executives manage complex employment issues with clarity and confidence.

Tim advises on all aspects of employment law, including enterprise bargaining, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity, entitlements and award interpretation, disciplinary processes, termination and dismissal disputes and restructuring and redundancy.

He acts for employers across industries such as retail, manufacturing, professional services, higher education and research. And also represents executives and managers on individual employment matters. Tim regularly assists organisations with policy development, implementation and training to support strong and compliant workplace cultures.

Focus Areas

  • Employment and Enterprise Agreements
  • Entitlements and Award Interpretation
  • Termination & Dismissal Disputes
  • Disciplinary Process and Termination
  • General Workplace Compliance
  • Restructuring and Redundancy
  • Transfer of Business
  • Policy Development, Implementation and Training

Recognition and Thought Leadership

  • Tim is an accredited mediator and regularly advises employers in relation to mediations and conciliations, bringing a strategic approach to the resolution of workplace issues and problems.
  • He holds a Masters of Law from the London School of Economics and has lectured at La Trobe Law School and the Leo Cussen Institute as well as being a former chairperson of the Workplace Relations section of the Law Institute of Victoria.
  • Tim is a regular author and is considered a leading author on Mondaq.

Notable Matters

Tim represents clients in the Fair Work Commission as well as all Victorian and Federal Courts.

Area of Expertise

Key Focus Areas

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