Francis Burt Chambers
About Francis Burt Chambers
Francis Burt Chambers is a respected presence in the Perth legal community, with 32 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ and 4 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™. Since earning its first individual recognition in 2008, the firm has continued to stand out for work in:
- Commercial Law
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Practice
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labour and Employment Law
- Life Sciences Practice
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Occupational Health and Safety Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
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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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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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