Mackens continues to assist our clients through these challenging times, providing expert advice on Workplace and Employment Issues during the multiple lockdowns throughout Australia.
Mackens wins on Stevens’ Appeal
The Supreme Court of Victoria on 30 November upheld an Appeal by Mackens on behalf of Mr Stevens regarding an entitlement to an agreed payment on termination which the Company denied ever offering. The Full Court was persuaded that in fact there had been such an agreement.
Mr Steven’s was further successfully granted interest and indemnity costs.
Update: Spotless refused special leave to appeal to the High Court on 8 March 2017.
One for the little guy as toll road giant loses case
Sunday Age 21 June 2009
“A former senior employee of Transurban has emerged victorious after taking the toll road giant to court over an employment spat.
“Darren James Kamp got judgment on Friday for nearly $300,000, including money for nine months’ notice rather than three months.
“Kamp was one of 50 employees made redundant last year.
“Transurban initially said it would pay him one month’s salary in lieu of notice which was then increased to three months. Shortly after that, Kamp went to go-to employment lawyers A. J. Macken & Co., which decided to issue proceedings. …”
Best Lawyers Labour and Employment Law 2015
A. J. Macken & Co. have again been selected by their peers as one of the best lawyers in Australia in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law.
Mr. Dominic Macken appointed to Board of Directors of Tobin Brothers
Tobin Brothers, one of Australia’s largest and most respected family owned companies has appointed prominent Melbourne lawyer Dominic Macken of A. J. Macken & Co. to its Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2015. Dominic carries with him a wealth of experience in Employment and Company Law and is expected to be a valuable addition to the Company.
Dominic welcomes the opportunity to serve Tobin Brothers, a family owned company with a well recognised reputation for uncompromising integrity.
AFR Australia’s best lawyers 2014
A. J. Macken & Co. are again named as one of Australia’s best lawyers by the Australian Financial Review in Labour and Employment Law.
AFR Best Lawyers 2013
A. J. Macken & Co. are again chosen by the Australian Financial Review as one of the Best Lawyers in Employment Law.
AFR Best Lawyers 2012
A. J. Macken & Co. again feature in the Australian Financial Review’s 2012 Best Lawyers in Australia. This lists lawyers in private practice chosen through an exhaustive survey that asks top lawyers to confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Man bites Murdoch
Bruce Guthrie, noted journalist and editor, wrote a book about his experiences and his legal battle against corporate giant News Corp. Read about his experience of the legal system in “Man bites Murdoch”, available here.
Former managing director gives his old firm a bloody nose in court
AFR 3 August 2009
AFR 3 August 2009
“Tony Macken, principal of employment lawyers AJ Macken and Co, which advises senior executives, said: “Employees must be careful about entering into contracts which contain covenants in restraint of trade as the courts, subject to the terms of the restraint clauses and particular facts and circumstances, are increasingly expressing a willingness to uphold restraints that protect a legitimate interest.
“Employees will find it increasingly difficult to rely merely on public policy considerations to avoid the operation of covenants in restraint of trade.”
Win at big end
“Yet another win has been chalked up by the go-to lawyer when it comes to employee disputes at the big end of town.
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“Tony Macken said in view of employment law principles laid down in court decisions since 1988 “it is not surprising that a decision included damages calculated on the basis of 12 months’ reasonable notice was made in Mr. Howard’s favour.”
