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Mills Oakley recruits new employment partner
The national law firm has its eyes on the Canberra market, recruiting a new partner to join its employment practice.
Emma Musgrave
Will Ward joins the Mills Oakley partnership from Meyer Vandenberg, effective immediately. The move comes as Mills Oakley looks to expand its Canberra-based practice, with this latest appointment following that of government and administrative law specialist Scott Moloney earlier this year.
According to a statement from the firm, Mr Ward advises both private and public sector clients on the full suite of workplace matters including employment law, workplace relations, work health and safety, industrial relations, enterprise agreements, executive contracts and discrimination law.
Further, he has deep experience in matters involving issues or claims brought under the Fair Work Act, state or federal discrimination legislation and WH&S laws, the firm’s statement said.
Mills Oakley chief executive John Nerurker welcomed Mr Ward to the firm, noting he will “add a new dimension to the firm’s Canberra employment practice”.
“Our Canberra employment practice is currently oriented around government clients,” Mr Nerurker said.
“Will’s deep experience in advising private sector clients will complement the existing offering. We are fortunate to welcome him to the team.”
Mr Ward said he is equally excited to join Mills Oakley’s Canberra office.
“The Mills Oakley national employment team has risen in prominence and reputation in recent years and I am looking forward to working with partner Andrew Klein to drive the team’s continued success in Canberra,” he said.
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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