Adam Colquhoun
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Adam Colquhoun

Adam Colquhoun

Principal WestmoreJacobs

location
Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 618..
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About Adam

Adam Colquhoun, Principal of WestmoreJacobs, offers over 15 years of expertise in navigating complex workplace relations challenges. His career includes key roles at Mills Oakley, Kliger Partners (now KCL Law), and Velocity Legal, as well as formative experiences with the Victorian Farmers’ Federation and VECCI (now the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry). This varied background underpins his innovative and solution-focused approach, always seeking to resolve employer issues with creativity and insight. Since founding WestmoreJacobs in 2017, Adam has maintained a strong focus on serving diverse industries, particularly the care sectors and the building and construction industry, working with organisations ranging from large employers to small professional service firms. Despite facing a significant health challenge in 2021, which resulted in speech impairment, Adam's dedication to his clients remains steadfast. His practical approach balances competing factors to deliver optimal results, reflecting his commitment to the unique needs of each client. Outside the office, Adam enjoys exploring regional Australia through camping and four-wheel driving, embodying his adventurous spirit and love for the great outdoors.

Practice Areas

Employment Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Resume

Experience

Principal
Principal
WestmoreJacobs
Mar 2024 - Present · 1 year 5 months
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
Velocity Legal
Feb 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 years 1 month
Principal
Principal
WestmoreJacobs
Feb 2017 - Feb 2021 · 4 years
Lawyer
Lawyer
KCL Law
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 · 1 year
Lawyer
Lawyer
Mills Oakley Lawyers
Oct 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 year 4 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
CCI Lawyers
Jul 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 year 3 months
Senior Workplace Relations Consultant
Senior Workplace Relations Consultant
VECCI
May 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 years 2 months
Workplace Relations Consultant
Workplace Relations Consultant
FCB Workplace Lawyers & Consultants
Jun 2009 - May 2011 · 1 year 11 months
Workplace Relations Consultant
Workplace Relations Consultant
Australian Retailers Association
Jun 2008 - May 2009 · 11 months
Industrial Officer
Industrial Officer
Victorian Farmers Federation
Jun 2006 - May 2008 · 1 year 11 months
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant
Horner Recruitment
Dec 2003 - Dec 2005 · 2 years

Education

Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)
Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)
Monash University
2007 - 2011
Master of Industrial and Employee Relations
Master of Industrial and Employee Relations
Monash University
2002 - 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science
Deakin University
1998 - 2000

Contact Information

Melbourne, VIC

LocationLevel 10, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 618..

Practice Certificate

Name
Westmore Colquhoun
Certification type
Principal without Trust
Region
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
CheckLast checked: 23 Apr 2025
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services

Practice Categories

Employment Law
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Workers Compensation
Litigation & Disputes
  • Building and Construction
  • General Advice