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Global appoints top industrial relations partner
A global law firm has announced a new addition to its Melbourne office.
Emma Musgrave
K&L Gates has appointed Steven Amendola (pictured) as a partner in its labour, employment and workplace safety team.
Throughout his career, he has also been involved in a number of high-profile matters such as the national waterfront dispute and test cases relating to issues such as right of entry, bargaining fees and industrial action.
Mr Amendola joins K&L Gates from Ashurst.
“Steven is known in the market for his tough negotiation and litigation skills that greatly benefit his clients,” said Nick Nichola, K&L Gates’ managing partner, Australia.
“His extensive experience allows him the ability to think strategically and methodically to help clients avoid costly and lengthy disputes whilst effectively managing workplace incidents and investigations.
“We are very pleased to welcome Steven to the partnership.”
Mr Amendola said he is excited for his new role at K&L Gates.
“Australia’s industrial relations environment continues to be a hotbed of activity with high-profile disputes dominating press coverage,” he said.
“K&L Gates has a reputation in the marketplace as a go-to firm for handling those disputes and I’m excited to be part of that team.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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