I'm an experienced and passionate workplace lawyer with a keen interest in industrial dispute resolution and enterprise bargaining. Want to sort things out and not hate each other at the end of it? We can help. I enjoy working with clients from all sectors and of all sizes (micro to the top end of town), but I’m always keen to hear from those with tricky disputes in blue collar industries. If you’re in the manufacturing, mining or construction sectors - let’s talk. I have extensive experience working alongside human resources professionals, operations managers and executives to achieve tailored and responsive solutions for each unique workplace. There are no dumb questions, impossible problems or silly concerns. A self-confessed IR nerd, I digest the law so you don’t have to. My focus is straightforward, pragmatic and commercial advice to ensure our clients can get back to what they do best - running their businesses. Currently, my ‘special interest’ topics are psychosocial hazards and complex workers compensation claims. I can also give you a run down on the intersection of the Taylor Swift fandom and the US presidential race, and I even promise not to charge for it. If any of this resonates with you, please feel free to reach out at kate.thomson@ablawyers.com.au or on 0447 189 469.