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Our Team

Russell Kennedy's experienced team consists of lawyers that know your sector. Many of our lawyers are Accredited Specialists, and have also been acknowledged by Best Lawyers lists as the best in their field.

Kathryn Elleman

Kathryn Elleman

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1633
  • Team member email
    • kelleman@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-elleman/

Kathryn is an LIV accredited specialist in Property Law, practising in property development, and com ...

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Anthony Massaro

Anthony Massaro

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1501
  • Team member email
    • amassaro@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajsmassaro/

Anthony has been practising for 20 years in workplace relations, discrimination and safety matters, ...

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Libby Pallot

Libby Pallot

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1668
  • Team member email
    • lpallot@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbypallot/

Libby is the head of Russell Kennedy’s Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety practice and a par ...

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Matthew Stockdale

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1585
  • Team member email
    • mstockdale@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stockdale-3a619326/

Matt is a Principal in Russell Kennedy’s Victorian WorkCover Authority team. Matt has worked in insu ...

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Ben Tallboys

Ben Tallboys

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1631
  • Team member email
    • btallboys@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallboys-95514249/

Ben provides workplace relations, employment and governance advice to schools, councils, health and ...

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Kylie Walsh

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1551
  • Team member email
    • kwalsh@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-walsh-49570259/

Kylie is a litigation lawyer with over 10 years’ experience. Kylie acts on behalf of various governm ...

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Abbey Burns

Abbey Burns

  • Team member title
    • Special Counsel
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8640 2312
  • Team member email
    • aburns@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-burns-43841a4b/

Abbey has been practising for many years in workplace relations, employment and discrimination matte ...

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Robert Parrish

Robert Parrish

  • Team member title
    • Special Counsel
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8602 7217
  • Team member email
    • rparrish@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-parrish-4183b01b/

Rob acts for the Victorian WorkCover Authority as a litigator. His experience includes instructing c ...

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Kelly Ralph

  • Team member title
    • Special Counsel
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1510
  • Team member email
    • kralph@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://au.linkedin.com/in/kellyralphemploymentlawyermelbourne

Kelly is an experienced employment and industrial relations practitioner with a strong understanding ...

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Jen Naughton

  • Team member title
    • Senior Associate
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 9609 6809
  • Team member email
    • JNaughton@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-naughton-0666a4160/

Jen Naughton is a Senior Associate in our Insurance and Compensation Team. Jen has extensive experie ...

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Rachel Budd

  • Team member title
    • Senior Associate
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8637 9456
  • Team member email
    • rbudd@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-budd-57b1bb11b/

Rachel is a litigation lawyer qualified to practise law in Victoria, New Zealand and Scotland. She ...

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Harrison Gray

  • Team member title
    • Associate
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1669
  • Team member email
    • hgray@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-reid-gray

Harrison practices in the areas of workplace disputes and investigations, drafting employment contra ...

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Emily Tang

  • Team member title
    • Associate
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 6732
  • Team member email
    • etang@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • www.linkedin.com/in/emily-tang-5ab693147

Emily supports our clients in a range of employment, workplace relations, discrimination and workpla ...

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Laura De Vuono

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1674
  • Team member email
    • Ldevuono@rk.com.au

Laura practises primarily in government litigation. She acts on behalf of various government clients ...

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Sarah Hearn

Sarah Hearn

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 9609 1573
  • Team member email
    • SHearn@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hearn-406a71216

Sarah is a lawyer in Russell Kennedy’s Public Law and Regulatory Compliance team. Sarah practices in ...

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Area of service

  1. Business Sales
  2. Mergers and Acquisitions
  3. Partnership & Joint Ventures
  4. Commercial Agreements
  5. Governance
  6. Due Diligence
  7. Business Succession Law
  8. Corporate Advisory
  9. Dispute Resolution
  10. Building and Construction
  11. Coronial Inquests
  12. Business Law
  13. Commercial Advice
  14. Competition and Consumer Law
  15. Franchising and Direct Selling
  16. International Trade
  17. Public/Product Liability
  18. Business and Investment Structures
  19. Corporations Law
  20. Public Private Partnership
  21. Alternative Dispute Resolution
  22. Bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency
  23. Commercial Litigation
  24. Contractual Disputes
  25. Debt Recovery
  26. Defamation
  27. Insolvency
  28. Litigation
  29. Finance litigation
  30. Freedom of Information
  31. Immigration & Refugee Law
  32. PrivacyRemove
  33. Public Law
  34. Registration and Disciplinary ProceedingsRemove
  35. Regulatory Compliance
  36. Royal Commissions
  37. Statutory Interpretation
  38. Information Technology
  39. Intellectual Property
  40. Copyright
  41. Trade Marks and Registered Designs
  42. Land Acquisition and Compensation
  43. Personal Injury and Compensation
  44. Compensation
  45. WorkCover
  46. Planning and Environment
  47. Contaminated Land and Groundwater
  48. Easements
  49. Heritage
  50. Environment
  51. EPA Licensing
  52. Fauna and Native Vegetation Law
  53. Guardianship and Administration
  54. Roads Law
  55. Procurement
  56. Construction
  57. Waste Management
  58. Government Law
  59. Building Regulation
  60. Private Client Services
  61. Contested Estates and Trusts
  62. Estate Planning
  63. Probate and Estate Administration
  64. Prosecutions
  65. Crown Land
  66. Infrastructure Projects
  67. Mortgagee Enforcement
  68. Mortgagee SalesRemove
  69. Property Disputes
  70. Property Law
  71. Subdivisions
  72. Leases and Licenses
  73. Owners’ Corporation
  74. Workplace RelationsRemove
  75. Employment and Safety
  76. Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
  77. Discrimination and Human Rights
  78. Employment Advice
  79. Employment Disputes
  80. Equal Opportunity and Discrimination
  81. Industrial Relations
  82. Workplace Health and Safety
  83. Workplace Agreements
  84. Family LawRemove
  85. Pro Bono
  86. Administrative Law
  87. Local Government
  88. Franchising
  89. Professional Services
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