He frequently advises on complex matters, including misconduct investigations, sensitive employee exits and industrial disputes, as well as collaborating with M&A teams on the employment aspects of commercial transactions. He regularly represents employers in disputes in Federal and State jurisdictions and assists clients to achieve outcomes that balance their legal, commercial and reputational risks.

Rob is also a leading work health and safety lawyer in the Perth market. He specialises in advising employers responding to critical safety incidents, including managing workforce wellbeing, regulatory and internal investigations and defending subsequent regulator prosecutions. He also advises on front-end safety issues including developing systems to manage physical and psychosocial workplace risks and assisting boards and executive teams to meet their due diligence obligations.

Rob primarily works with employers in the resources and construction sectors, universities and government-owned corporations. He is known for his diligence, responsiveness and commerciality in assisting clients navigate difficult and sensitive issues.