Charles Power

Charles Power serves as the Managing Partner of the Melbourne office, bringing over 25 years of experience in workplace relations and safety law. His extensive background includes a noteworthy tenure as an associate to a senior deputy president of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission and a role as a Canberra-based adviser to a federal government minister. In 2006, Charles was accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria for his expertise in workplace relations. He holds the position of Editor-in-Chief for the Employment Law Practical Handbook, which boasts a substantial subscriber base across Australia. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition as a 5-Star Employment Lawyer by HRD Australia and acknowledgment by The Best Lawyers in Australia across various disciplines, including Labour and Employment Law, since 2013. Notably, he was awarded Lawyer of the Year in the Employee Benefits field in 2021. Doyle’s Guide has also recognised him as a leading lawyer for Employer Representation in Victoria since 2022. Charles provides comprehensive legal services that encompass advisory and representational capacities for both organisations and individuals. His practice spans a wide array of workplace relations issues such as recruitment legalities, contract negotiations, and the enforcement of employment agreements. He is adept at managing workplace change, addressing wrongful and unfair dismissals, and handling claims of harassment and discrimination. Charles is well-versed in compliance with workplace health and safety laws and offers representation in regulatory investigations and prosecutions. His practice also involves enterprise bargaining and negotiation of agreements, with his team supporting both public and private sector clients. Charles has strong affiliations with professional bodies and holds positions such as Chair of the Workplace Relations Specialisation Committee at the Law Institute of Victoria. He is also a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute, contributing his knowledge to the Advisory Board for the Centre for Employment & Labour Relations Law at the University of Melbourne, and engaging in various board roles. Charles's career at Holding Redlich spans over 19 years, with an ongoing role as Partner since 2008, having previously served as a Senior Associate. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Queensland University of Technology.