Phil Brunner

Phil Brunner, the Managing Director of Bailiwick Legal, brings over 30 years of rich experience in business and law to his practice. His extensive knowledge allows him to adeptly advise clients across various fields of commercial operations, including tourism, commercial law, and workplace relations. Phil's expertise in agribusiness has garnered him repeated recognition as a leading lawyer in this field by Doyle's Guide. He specialises in negotiating access and compensation agreements, managing land clearing issues, handling grain contracts and trading, and advising on farm sales, leasing, farming succession, and animal welfare matters. Throughout his distinguished career, Phil has worked with both national and local law firms, representing clients before notable bodies such as Fair Work Australia, the Federal Magistrates Court, and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. His focus extends to the negotiation and development of commercial contracts, including licences and asset sales, and he offers strategic advice on workplace relations, safety, and discrimination. This includes assisting with contracts of employment, policy development, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Phil's commitment to the legal field is further exemplified by his role as a Director of the Prostate and Breast Cancer Foundation and his active membership in the Law Society of Western Australia. Holding a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Curtin University, Phil combines his educational background with hands-on experience to deliver insightful and pragmatic legal solutions.