Employment lawyers in Perth
First, the 3 firms we picked in Perth, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 3
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
MDC Legal provides employment law and workplace relations services in Perth, Western Australia, and nationally. It specialises in terminations, dismissals, discrimination, workplace investigations and HR advice. The firm was established in 2010.
What the firm says it handles
- Terminations & unfair dismissals
- Discrimination & bullying
- Restraints of trade
- Industrial relations
- Contract policies & procedures
- Training & compliance
Why we picked it
A Perth employment firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for employee-side work in Western Australia, with Mark Cox ranked Market Leader, and which also acts for employers.
- Office
- Level 3, 8 Outram Street, West Perth
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Fixed fees
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Vietnamese, French
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
MKI Legal is a specialist employment law firm based in Perth, Western Australia. The firm helps employees, contractors and businesses resolve workplace legal issues and has been operating since 2012.
What the firm says it handles
- Unfair dismissal
- General protections
- Employment contract review
- Underpayments
- Discrimination, bullying & harassment
- Redundancy
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- Senior executive dismissal
Why we picked it
An employment-only Perth firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for employee-side work in WA, with director Stefan Banovich ranked Leading, and which also helps businesses.
- Office
- Level 5, 231 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Fixed fees · Free first consultation
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Croftbridge Lawyers is a Perth-based law firm practising commercial litigation, wills and estates, employment law and safety. It operates from Level 1, 8 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000. The firm was established in 2016 and has a team of eleven.
What the firm says it handles
- Commercial litigation
- Contested wills & estates
- Employment law
- Wills & estate planning
- Probate & letters of administration
- Guardianship & administration
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- Safety
- Coronial inquiries
Why we picked it
A smaller Perth firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for employee-side employment work in WA, with Claudia Lewin also listed, and which acts for both employees and employers.
- Office
- Level 1, 8 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Fair Work Ombudsman
Free information on pay, entitlements and workplace rights (Fair Work Infoline).
13 13 94
- Circle Green Community Legal
Community legal centre that helps workers understand and enforce their workplace rights, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
(08) 6148 3636
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When you need a employment lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer:
- You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear.
- You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work.
- You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause.
Questions about employment lawyers in Perth
- How does Zoe pick employment lawyers in Perth?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does employment law cover?
- Work disputes: dismissal and redundancy, bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints, and employment contracts, settlements and restraint of trade clauses. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a employment lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer: You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear; You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work; You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for employment matters in Perth?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Fair Work Ombudsman and Circle Green Community Legal under free options.
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