Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) is an employment and workplace law firm that acts exclusively for employers, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane serving clients across Australia including ASX listed companies and government agencies.

• Advises across the employment lifecycle, covering contracts, workplace policies, Modern Award compliance, employee classification, redundancy and termination, with representation in courts and tribunals.
• The industrial relations practice handles enterprise bargaining, dispute resolution and compliance audits, and represented the Australian Childcare Alliance in the first supported bargaining case covering multiple employers under the 2023 reforms.
• Recognised as a Doyles Guide Leading Employment Law Firm (2022, 2024, 2025, 2026) and Legal 500 Leading Firm, with five Australian Law Awards team of the year wins in the past decade.
• Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Best for: employers and industry associations needing legal advice or representation on employment, industrial relations or workplace compliance matters anywhere in Australia.

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) conducts independent workplace investigations for employers across Australia from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane.

• Follows a defined process: scope analysis, independent interviews, evidence gathering and assessment, and findings with recommendations.
• Covers allegations of bullying, harassment, discrimination and misconduct; nationally accredited mediators are available where mediation is the better route.
• Provides in-house training for HR professionals and senior managers on handling complaints and investigations.

Best for: employers responding to bullying, harassment or misconduct complaints who need an independent third-party investigation.