Paul Horvath

Paul Horvath, Principal of his own legal practice since 2004, brings 30 years of legal experience to the table, backed by a strong academic background with Bachelor's degrees in Law and Arts and a Master's Degree in Law. His career includes notable experience at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in their Employment and Industrial Law Section, where he honed his skills in dealing with complex employment-related cases. Paul has successfully defended unfair dismissal claims addressing issues such as abandonment of employment and allegations of bullying against executives. His expertise also covers general protections claims, including those related to union membership and request for entitlements. In his employment law practice, Paul offers strategic guidance on restraint of trade clauses, drafts employment contracts, and represents clients in wrongful and unfair dismissal claims across all court levels. With a deep understanding of occupational health and safety laws, he also advises on related breaches and intellectual property issues within employment contexts. Paul is skilled in conducting workplace investigations and provides comprehensive advice on performance management and redundancies to minimise claims risk. His practice is marked by a commitment to procedural fairness and a focus on achieving favourable outcomes for his clients.