Francis Burt Chambers
About Francis Burt Chambers
Francis Burt Chambers is a leading law firm with 35 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 32 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2008. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Francis Burt Chambers has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Law, Family Law, International Arbitration, Occupational Health and Safety Law, and Oil and Gas Law.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Francis Burt Chambers' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Perth, Australia
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Recognized Lawyers at Francis Burt Chambers
John Blackburn SC is a leading workplace relations barrister. John practises almost exclusively in industrial and employment matters. He regularly advises and appears in Federal and State courts and tribunals on matters ranging from large scale industrial disputes to executive employment litigation, adverse action and discrimination claims by individuals. He has appeared in many notable cases, both at first instance and appellate level, including in 2021 in the High Court's landmark CFMMEU v ...
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