Resolve Lawyers: Experienced Legal Counsel for Your Business

Julie started her career in corporate communications and government relations. After a decade working in mining and local government, she was lured to a career in law.

Julie began her legal journey as in-house counsel for member-based workplace advisory and contracting group Raykon, where she advised employers on workplace, industrial relations, and commercial issues.

In 2013, Julie joined Capital Legal as a solicitor and director, building a thriving workplace relations and commercial litigation practice.

By 2023, Julie established Resolve Legal Solutions, a firm dedicated to providing accessible, in-house style legal advice to employers across various industries, including energy and resources, professional services, building and construction, not-for-profit, and community and social services. As part of her commitment to resolving legal issues, she engages with resolve litigation lawyers to ensure her clients receive comprehensive support.

Julie is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) registered with the Law Society of WA.

Working closely with clients across industries, she delivers tailored legal support in the following areas:

**Workplace Law**

- Conducts independent workplace investigations, including on-site assessments.

- Advises on organisational restructures and transfer of business obligations.

- Audits compliance with employment laws and industrial instruments.

- Manages enterprise bargaining processes and negotiations.

- Delivers training on managing employee performance, misconduct, and workplace culture.

- Provides guidance on legislative changes affecting employers.

- Advises on work health and safety obligations.

- Drafts employment contracts, contractor agreements, workplace policies, procedures, and settlement deeds.

- Supports employers with day-to-day HR and employee relations issues.

**Commercial Law**

- Reviews and negotiates commercial contracts to identify risks and protect business interests.

- Advises Boards on corporate governance and compliance with company constitutions.

- Drafts and updates constitutions for incorporated entities.

- Provides strategic legal advice on incorporation, business structuring, and shareholder matters.

**Mediation - Dispute Resolution**

Julie is a skilled negotiator and accredited mediator, helping clients resolve disputes constructively and cost-effectively. Her mediation services offer:

- Faster resolution of conflicts without lengthy litigation.

- Cost-effective outcomes that save time and money.

- Improved relationships through open communication.

- Confidentiality to protect reputations and sensitive information.

- Flexible solutions tailored to the needs of both parties.

Julie's approach is grounded in empathy, pragmatism, and a commitment to helping clients achieve outcomes that support long-term success.

She has acted in significant Federal Court cases such as Fair Work Ombudsman v Pocomwell Ltd (2013) FCA 250 and Fair Work Ombudsman v Quest South Perth Holdings Pty Ltd & Others No. 2 2013 FCA, which addressed critical issues surrounding sham contracting.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, heading to Rottnest Island, nurturing her love for plants (as you may have guessed from this website), and being outdoors.