Media release | Gadens enhances Queensland Workplace Advisory offering with new partner

National law firm Gadens announces the further bolstering of its Workplace Advisory and Disputes practice in Queensland with the lateral hire of partner Andrew Rich.

Siobhan Mulcahy, Gadens Partner and Co-Leader of the Workplace Advisory and Disputes group, said of Andrew’s appointment:

“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the firm and the partnership; his expertise aligns seamlessly with our group’s mission to assist and advise our clients in the ever-evolving landscape of workplace law. Andrew is an experienced and talented industrial and workplace relations lawyer who brings a wealth of experience to the firm and will assist the team in bolstering our current offering in Queensland.”

Andrew Rich is an industrial and employee relations specialist with over 25 years’ experience spanning private practice, union advocacy and senior leadership, as well as time spent practising as a barrister in NSW and Queensland. Andrew has deep expertise in breach of contract, enterprise agreement and award disputes, workplace investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination, bullying, wage recovery, disciplinary processes, and sexual harassment. He advises employees across all levels of the public sector, as well as in the finance, health, logistics, and mining industries. Most recently, Andrew was a principal at Slater & Gordon, in the firm’s industrial law and employment law team.

On joining Gadens, Andrew says:

“Choosing to join Gadens in Brisbane was a straightforward decision for me. The firm offers incredible growth opportunities, a truly national team, and fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture. I continue to be impressed by the calibre and reputation of my colleagues and the clients of the firm – it’s an exciting time to join the Workplace Advisory and Disputes team and to work alongside my fellow partners and the firm’s valued clients.”

Erin Lynch, Gadens Partner and Co-Leader of the Workplace Advisory and Disputes group further comments: 

“This continued strategic expansion of our Workplace Advisory and Disputes group is another exciting step for Gadens. Andrew’s appointment brings us to three partners in Queensland and 12 partners nationally. With a growing team, we remain committed to delivering comprehensive, modern workplace solutions to our clients nationally.”

The Gadens partnership now stands at 112 nationally. Andrew’s appointment is one of several strategic lateral hires for the firm since July 2024, others including:

• Pravin Aathreya (Melbourne, Banking and Finance)
• Adrian Chotar (Sydney, Intellectual Property and Technology)
• Franki Ganter (Brisbane and Sydney, Corporate)
• Amy Kho (Sydney, Banking and Finance)
• Lynda Reid (Sydney, Corporate)
• Danny Simmons (Sydney, Corporate)
• Mitchell Wright (Canberra, Intellectual Property and Technology)