Seyfarth Shaw has further boosted its highly regarded labor and employment team in Australia by bringing on Nicholas Turner as a partner based in the firm’s Sydney office. Turner had been a partner in DLA Piper’s Global Employment Group, where he served as Head of Employment in Australia, having built that practice from what was effectively a standing start in less than a decade. Previously, he was Head of Employment (London) at Sidley Austin and Head of Employment (Asia) at Linklaters. Turner provides more than 20 years’ experience across Australia, Asia and Europe. He is a trusted adviser to boards, GC’s, CHRO’s and Employment Counsel on critical employment, industrial and strategic workforce matters. Turner draws on his vast international experience to provide a global perspective, and advises multinational clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional issues, including cross-border investigations and complaints and restraint of trade matters. He advises clients on the full spectrum of employment and workplace issues, including senior executive matters, remuneration and incentive structures, and complex disputes. He combines deep technical knowledge and know-how with a practical, solutions-focused approach to help leading employers manage risk while achieving commercial outcomes. Turner offers widespread experience in workplace change, enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy, guiding organisations through complex and often high-pressure environments. He regularly advises on cross-border employment matters, corporate transactions and large-scale workforce transformations, including employee transfers and outsourcing arrangements. He works with clients across a broad range of industries and sectors, and has a particular focus on technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and retail. Turner earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Middlesex University. He is admitted to practice in Australia, and he is also a Solicitor of England and Wales.
