Henry Bournes

Henry Bournes is a dynamic employment law firm based in Melbourne, committed to providing high-quality legal advice across Australia. Founded in 2025, the firm's name takes inspiration from Henry Bournes Higgins, who championed a fair and reasonable approach to industrial relations. At Henry Bournes, dignity and respect in the workplace are paramount. Henry Bournes caters to both employees and employers, offering accessible and practical legal solutions while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards. For employees, we assist with all employment law matters, including: unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination, performance and misconduct, redundancy, underpayments, and bullying and harassment. We can review your employment contract or deed of separation. Employers benefit from our comprehensive services that include: drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies, award and agreement interpretation advice, and ensuring wage compliance. We offer general HR and employment law advice, and conduct workplace mediations to foster harmonious work environments. Our firm believes in a common-sense approach to employment disputes, favouring alternative dispute resolution over litigation. With access to experienced lawyers exclusively practising employment law, clients will receive advice from a subject matter expert. Our fair fee structure, underpinned by low operating costs, often allows us to offer simple fixed-fee arrangements for most matters. If you're facing challenges at work or need expert guidance on your obligations as an employer, Henry Bournes is here to assist. Make an appointment for personalised legal support from dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting your rights and interests in the workplace.