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Longton Legal merges with Resolution123 to expand into employment law
A mid-tier firm has joined forces with a NewLaw practice that specialises in providing advice on employment law.
Grace Robbie
As part of a strategic initiative to expand its legal services, Longton Legal has merged with award-winning law firm Resolution123, which provides “the average Australian with accessible employment law advice”.
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The merger signifies Longton Legal’s expansion into the employment law sector. This extension encompasses its existing portfolio of legal services, which includes “awards and enterprise bargaining, minimum rates of pay and payroll compliance, health and safety, and workplace policies and procedures”.
Longton Legal outlined that the teams will “operate across two distinct divisions”, which will allow them to provide services to “both sides of the employment market”, the employees and businesses.
Carly Stebbing, the founder of Resolution123, will lead Longton Legal’s new employment law division by joining the firm as a partner and the head of employment.
The corporate law firm announced that Resolution123 will “continue to operate under its brand” but will now be “powered by Longton Legal”. This will enable the firm to continue supporting employees in navigating a range of employment matters, including “general protections, contract and deed review, underpayment claims and wage theft, and unfair dismissal”.
Simon Kang, a partner and the head of business advisory at Longton Legal, expressed how the law firm has harboured a longstanding ambition to provide employment law service; however, it waited until it found an individual possessing the required skill set to embark on this journey.
“Longton Legal has wanted to add an employment law service to our offering for quite some time, but it’s always been about finding the best person for the job.
“Carly’s reputation in the market and Resolution123’s track record for growth have proven to be the missing piece of the puzzle,” he said.
“Most importantly, this merger represents an alignment of expertise and values, as both our firms share a commitment to accountability, practicality, sustainability, and accessibility.”
Stebbing detailed how “the mission of Resolution123 has always been bigger than me, and to grow, it required a significant investment of resources. Longton Legal believes in the Resolution123 brand and understands the value of the work we do.”
She also outlined that introducing a service for employers will enhance job prospects in Australian workplaces by providing education and ensuring compliance with the changing industrial environment.
“Adding an employer-facing offering into the equation will only help strengthen employment outcomes across Australian workplaces, as it will focus on educating businesses and ensuring they’re compliant with the evolving industrial landscape,” she said.
“By assisting both employees and employers, we can facilitate a more holistic approach, ensuring employees are empowered to right wrongs, and employers are equipped to avoid claims arising in the first place.”
