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Fair Work Lawyers

Fair Work Lawyers is an Adelaide-based specialist firm, that represents Australian business and employer associations in employment, workplace and industrial relations, as well as providing specialist advice and representation in construction related matters. The firm prides itself in adopting a practical, plain-English approach to legal issues aimed at reducing complexity and focusing on relationships rather than rules. This focus on the direct relationships is backed by strong, fast and cost-effective responses to legal issues – from dealing with disputes to investigations to litigation. Armed with a wealth of practical experience and know-how, Fair Work Lawyers is committed to making a difference to your business.

Our Staff 

Tom Earls

Having honed his craft across private practice, government and industry associations, Tom Earls founded Fair Work Lawyers in 2014 as a firm to represent businesses – especially SMEs – and their interests. Tom has been involved in industrial relations for over two decades – starting well prior to the tumultuous WorkChoices-era – and has been at the forefront of the various iterations of workplace law since …

Dave Putland

David Putland is a founding partner of Fair Work Lawyers, and has nearly two decades of experience in the legal industry as a well-regarded advocate and litigator. Mr Putland provides exceptional advice to businesses, assisting to navigate a range of business critical functions. This includes employment matters, workers compensation, contractual issues and regulatory compliance …

Tom Spedding

Thomas (or Tom) joined the firm as a solicitor in February 2022 and has since been promoted to Senior Associate. A graduate of the University of Adelaide (Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations)), …

Sara Pekmez

Sara Pekmez joined the Fair Work Lawyers team in 2019. Sara is an integral part of Fair Work Lawyers’ team, providing advice and representation across a wide range of matters in both the employment and building and construction sphere …

Rosalie Whitaker

Rosalie is the newest team member at Fair Work Lawyers, joining the firm as a Law Graduate initially in January 2023, Rosalie quickly moved into a solicitor role. A graduate of the Flinders University (Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and Bachelor of, …

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