Atty. John Blackburn SC

Atty. John Blackburn SC

John Blackburn SC is a leading workplace relations barrister. John practises almost exclusively in industrial and employment matters.

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John Blackburn SC is a employment attorney, practicing at Francis Burt Chambers. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2027), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2027), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Australia: recognized for work in Labour and Employment Law since 2014 (2027). Serands clients in Perth and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Blackburn SC is a leading workplace relations barrister
  • John practises almost exclusively in industrial and employment matters
  • He regularly advises and appears in Federal and State courts and tribunals on matters ranging from large scale industrial disputes to executive employment litigation, adverse action and discrimination claims by individuals
  • He has appeared in many notable cases, both at first instance and appellate level, including in 2021 in the High Court's landmark CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting case on the distinction between employees and independent contractors
  • John also acts as an arbitrator in industrial and employment disputes
  • John has over 30 years’ experience in industrial and employment law – having worked as an industrial advocate and IR Manager at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA (CCI), employment lawyer at Minter Ellison and general counsel at CCI
  • He joined the Independent Bar in 2003 and was appointed senior counsel in 2015
  • John has been recognised in Best Lawyers since 2014 and is consistently recognised in Doyles Guide as a “Leading” Senior Counsel in Labour and Employment Law in WA and is “Recommended” Australia-wide

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Where is John Blackburn SC's law office located?
John Blackburn SC's law practice is located in Perth. The firm is Francis Burt Chambers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Blackburn SC handle?
John Blackburn SC focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has John Blackburn SC received?
John Blackburn SC's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Australia: recognized for work in Labour and Employment Law since 2014; Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Perth (Australia).

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Australia: recognized for work in Labour and Employment Law since 2014
- 2027
Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Perth (Australia)
- 2023

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