Dentons has welcomed Employment Partner Edmund Burke to its Brisbane office

Edmund is a workplace lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of employment law including employee misconduct investigations, professional misconduct defence, bullying claims, discrimination, workplace and sexual harassment, managing employee performance management, discipline and dismissal. Edmund also practises in workplace health and safety, having defended companies, individuals and local councils in proceedings against non-compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act and safety incidents resulting in injuries to employees.

Dentons Australia Region Chair and Australasia CEO, Doug Stipanicev, said he was delighted to welcome Edmund to the Firm. “Edmund Burke is a highly regarded Employment lawyer, and adds significant strength to Dentons’ national Employment & Safety offering. Edmund’s appointment means Dentons has a dedicated Employment offering in its Brisbane office, which is growing at a rapid pace.” 

Edmund is the second partner to join the Brisbane office in as many months. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Burke said, “I am very excited to be joining the world’s largest global law firm, and for the opportunities this will bring to my clients. I look forward to contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the Brisbane office, and the Firm more broadly."