Rachel Cornes

Employment Law Expert    Private and Public Expertise

Rachel Cornes is a talented legal professional who is considerably experienced in the field of employment law; having mediated workplace relationships for almost a decade. As a result of her employment law expertise, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to QWorkplace Solutions.

As a lawyer in Ashurst’s Employment Law Team, Rachel advised clients across a broad range of industries in both private and public sectors on a vast scope of workplace issues. Rachel assisted her clients in managing industrial action, redundancies and workplace restructures, and responded to a variety of employment law disputes.

Government Specialist    Trusted Advisor

As Principal Lawyer in Crown Law’s Workplace Law Team, Rachel assisted State Government departments in investigating and managing employee misconduct and resolving bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints. Rachel regularly advised on the handling of discipline and grievance processes as well as industrial disputes, workers’ compensation appeals and unfair dismissal claims.

Evidence Analysis    Strategic Advantage

During her tenure at Crown Law, Rachel was seconded to the role of Principal Legal Officer, conducting the Barrett Adolescent Centre Commission of Inquiry. Rachel’s sensitive and perceptive investigative approach and her impressive evidence analysis and subsequent reporting made her a key asset to the Commission.

Communication    Relationships

Rachel employs a sensitive and focused investigative approach and a demonstrated ability to analyse evidence and communicate effectively with key stakeholders at all organisational levels.