PERTH EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS - Key Persons
Abdul practices exclusively in employment law and in particular helps clients with unfair dismissals, general protections, industrial relations, workplace discrimination and contractual entitlement claims. Abdul is passionate about helping others and negotiating on behalf of clients. Abdul completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Business Law at Curtin University in 2015 and completed a Bachelor of Law degree with Distinction at Murdoch University in 2019.
Abdul is an experienced lawyer practicing exclusively in employment law. His academic background in Commerce and Law, coupled with practical experience in the automotive and construction industries, equips him with a depth of understanding that enables him to guide clients through crucial issues with an enhanced level of insight.
His professional experience spans representing both employees and employers. Abdul has also amassed invaluable experience serving in various community legal centres throughout Perth. Drawing on his extensive experience, Abdul is able to offer clients a unique understanding of their respective positions.
Abdul's professional advisory and legal representation include areas such as:
Unfair Dismissal
General Protections
Contract drafting
Sexual harassment and victimisation
Damaging Action
Human rights
Industrial relations jurisdiction
Fitness/capacity to work
Employee underpayments
Contract/Agreement review
Misrepresentation
Responding to allegations
Overpayment matters
Post-employment restraints
Workplace discrimination
Negotiating employee termination
Bullying matters
Performance management plans
Contractual entitlement claims
Redundancy issues and negotiating
FWO compliance
Award/agreement breaches
Prospective employment matters
Volunteer related matters
Abdul is passionate about helping others and negotiating on behalf of clients. Whether you are just looking for advice or should you need expert legal representation, Abdul is able to assist with professionalism, perseverance and integrity.
Outside of his professional commitments, Abdul enjoys indulging in his hobbies which include working on cars, fishing, and soccer.
Ann began her legal career studying both a bachelors in Law and Commerce - Human Resource Management. Combining a focus of employment law and mediation with a human resources background allows Ann to merge aspects of both fields whilst helping understand both decision making and workplace processes of employees.
Whilst studying, Ann also ran the Murdoch Business Society as Secretary and executive committee member and was active in Murdoch Student Law Society Negotiation and Client case competitions.
Badrieya is a paralegal and administration team member with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. Before working at MKI Legal, Badrieya worked as a paralegal in a prominent insurance and workers compensation law firm.
Esther is experienced in unfair dismissal and termination matters, general protections claims, discrimination complaints and sexual harassment claims. She is also knowledgeable on employee management and relations, including disciplinary action, ill and injured employee matters and workplace culture.
Esther Power is an experienced solicitor who specialises in employment law.
Esther's deep understanding of employment law has seen her work with a diverse range of clients, from corporations and high-ranking executives to local businesses and their employees. She recognises the importance of a tailored approach to suit the unique requirements of each client (whether a business or employee), ensuring that their legal needs are met with the utmost professionalism and diligence.
Esther's expertise covers a wide array of employment matters including, but not limited to, the following areas:
Prospective employment matters, including discrimination and contract reviews.
Apprenticeships and traineeships.
Worker probation periods.
Award analysis.
Enterprise bargaining agreement analysis.
Management of safe working environments including workplace discrimination and human rights, sexual harassment and discrimination, workplace bullying, victimisation and vicarious liability.
Allegations and complaints.
Disciplinary matter including performance management plans, writing allegations and responding to allegations.
Ill and injured workers including fitness/capacity to work and temporary absence from work.
Termination of employment matters including unfair dismissal, general protections and redundancy.
Post-employment legal restraints.
Worker classification and volunteer classification.
Contract and deed reviews.
Esther Power possesses a rich and varied academic background. She earned a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in Politics and International Relations with a minor in Social Justice) from the University of Notre Dame, Australia.
Esther's academic journey spans across several international landscapes. She broadened her academic horizons by choosing to study in diverse locations like London, Ontario in Canada, Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and Broome in Australia, in addition to her core courses in Fremantle, Australia. This global exposure has undoubtedly enriched her understanding and perspective in her area of specialisation.
Prior to her professional commitments, Esther volunteered extensively including at community legal centres where she addressed issues pertaining to mental health law and consumer law.
Jessie is an employment law paralegal and customer service professional. Jessie has over 10 years of experience in administration and coordinating.
Jessie assists people with a variety of employment law matters such as unfair dismissal, termination of employment, general protections claims, and supporting those who may have been placed on performance management or discriminated against at work.
Jessie works with all types of employment law matters. Jessie can answer any questions you may have about your case, eligibility, timeframes, how the process works, and what your next steps may be.
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
- Employment Lawyer
Marta is an employment lawyer and been with MKI Legal since 2012. Marta advises clients in a range of employment areas including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, general protection claims, drafting of employment contracts and policies as well as assisting in complex litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court and Federal Circuit Court.
Job Titles:
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE
- Senior Associate at MKI Legal
Meagan is a Senior Associate at MKI Legal.
Meagan completed her Juris Doctor law degree at Murdoch University. Prior to commencing work at MKI Legal, Meagan volunteered at the Sussex Street Community Law Service where she worked on disability discrimination claims lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Meagan has experience in helping clients with unfair dismissal, discrimination, general protections, underpayment claims, and with allegations regarding performance and conduct.
Meagan has successfully negotiated outcomes for clients through mediation and has represented clients before the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Circuit Court, the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, the Australian Human Rights Commission, and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Nicholas has been recognised by Doyles as leading employment lawyer in 2022 and 2023. Nicholas is a director of the firm who advises both businesses and individuals in all aspects of employment law and workplace relations, both in the Federal and State system. Nicholas has been featured extensively in the media as an expert employment lawyer.
Nicholas has been featured extensively in the media as an expert employment lawyer. Here is Nicholas on Channel 9 being interviewed by Monika Kos.
Stefan, a senior lawyer and MKI Legal's director, specialises in employment law. Stefan has been recognised as a leading employment lawyer in Western Australia in the Doyle's Guide in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023. Stefan helps both employees and business with all aspects of employment issues. Stefan has represented thousands of clients in employment claims spanning the mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, finance, property and construction, along with not-for-profits and various government agencies.
Stefan is a senior lawyer and director at MKI Legal. In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023 Stefan was named as a leading employment lawyer in Western Australia in the Doyle's Guide.
Stefan has been practising in the area of workplace relations, litigation and occupational safety & health since 2008.
Stefan has represented thousands of clients in employment claims spanning the mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, finance, property and construction, along with not-for-profits and various government agencies.
Stefan is an experienced litigator and adviser who assists both businesses and employees in all aspects of employment law including:
Unfair dismissals;
General protections matters;
Transfer of business arrangements & outsourcing;
Redundancy advice;
Discrimination matters;
Application for approval of enterprise agreements (including contested hearings);
Enterprise agreement bargaining and disputation (including breach claims);
Union matters (right of entry and protected industrial action);
Equal opportunity and disability discrimination;
Breach of contract;
Restraint of trade;
Claims arising from the Australian Consumer Law;
Workplace investigations (Occupational health & safety, hazard identification and Worksafe prosecutions);
Employee remuneration, disciplinary procedures and performance management;
Contract and company policy drafting and review;
Executive recruitment;
Award variations and leave entitlements;
Due diligence and appropriate workplace behaviour training;
Advocacy and representation.
Job Titles:
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE
- Senior Associate at MKI Legal
Zoe is a Senior Associate at MKI Legal. Zoe was recognised in Doyle's 2023 rankings of Western Australian Employment & WHS Law Rising Stars. Zoe assists clients with all aspects of employment and industrial law, with her practice ranging from assisting clients with their employment documentation, such as employment contracts and policies, to assisting clients with changes to employment laws.