Justin Le Blond

Justin is a partner in Kennedys’ Sydney office. He is an employment and work health and safety expert representing large corporates, insurers, government and C-level individuals. He is known for his litigation expertise and pragmatic advice.

Justin advises on effective employee management, the protection of confidential information and intellectual property, executive/shareholder dispute mitigation, misconduct in the workplace and work health and safety. His unique experience in both insolvency and criminal law is invaluable to external appointments, work health & safety prosecutions, investigative matters and regulatory audits.

Justin’s expertise includes:

• strategic and proactive management of all aspects of employment relations including employment contracts, termination of employment, discrimination, harassment/bullying, workplace policies and procedures, enterprise bargaining, mergers and acquisitions
• executive employment, industrial disputes and resolution
• specialisation in post-employment restraints, intellectual property and confidential information matters
• extensive experience in adverse action, unfair dismissals and complex litigation;
• investigations into allegations of serious misconduct, misappropriation, whistleblower and corrupt conduct
• advocate before the State and Federal Courts, Fair Work Commission, NSW &
  Australian Crime Commissions and ASIO hearings
• training on employment relations and work health & safety compliance.