National employment & immigration lawyers for forward-thinking organisations.
From unfair dismissal defence to employer sponsored visas, we combine our legal expertise with real world business insight. Helping you solve problems today and build resilient workplaces for tomorrow.
Our lawyers live at the crossroads of black-letter law and real-world business. Working shoulder to shoulder with HR, WHS and strategy specialists, they turn technical expertise into advice you can act on, resolving today’s issues while clearing the path for tomorrow’s growth.
Combining legal excellence and people solutions
We cover the full spectrum of employment and immigration law: drafting contracts, guiding visa strategy, compliance audits, arguing appeals and, when it comes to it, fighting your corner in court. Whatever stage your matter is at, we step in, steady the ship and see it through.
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Employment Law
Our workplace lawyers advise on every aspect of employment and workplace relations law, defending your interests in tribunals and courts while keeping day to day compliance on track.
- Employment litigation and dispute defence in State, Federal and Fair Work jurisdictions
- General protections hearings, adverse action response strategies and representation
- Representation before state Industrial Relations Commissions
- Wage recovery claims, compliance audits and remediation support
- Workplace health & safety investigations and prosecutions
- Legal professional privilege in workplace investigations
- Independent contractor agreements and risk management
- Employment contract drafting, review and award alignment
Immigration Law
Our Accredited Specialist immigration lawyers and migration agents deliver strategic immigration advice on work visas, employer compliance, appeals and immigration audits for businesses and individuals nationwide.
- Business & Employers
- Employment Visas
- Individuals
- Advocacy & Appeals
- Citizenships & RRVs
- Complex Cases
Why Mapien Law?
Our lawyers combine technical expertise with a broad business perspective, cultivated within our unique multidisciplinary environment. This enables us to provide thoughtful, comprehensive legal advice that not only addresses your immediate challenges but also helps you achieve strategic, long term goals.
We pride ourselves on offering a wide array of employment and immigration legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Whether you require assistance with appeals and audits or representation in courts and tribunals, our team is equipped to provide comprehensive support at every stage of the process.
- Four CBD offices, located in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth & Sydney — servicing clients nationwide
- Multidisciplinary lawyers working beside HR, WHS and organisational psychology consultants for whole-of-business advice
- Court ready representation in Fair Work, Federal & State jurisdictions
- Accredited Immigration Specialist
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FAQs
What legal services does Mapien Law provide?
We provide legal services exclusively in employment, workplace relations and Australian immigration law, offering advisory, transactional and litigation support to businesses nationwide.
How is Mapien Law different to Mapien Workplace Strategists?
Mapien Workplace Strategists continues to offer tailored advice to our clients. Mapien Law provides specific advice where legal professional privilege is required and can provide representation in tribunals and courts.
How do you work with Mapien Workplace Strategists?
Mapien Workplace Strategists delivers consulting in Industrial Relations, Workplace Strategy, Workplace Psychology and Immigration, Mapien Law steps in when you need privileged legal advice or tribunal and court representation. Our clients benefit from a seamless, coordinated strategy to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Which industries do you work with most often?
Mining & resources, education, health & aged care, technology, professional services and public sector.
Do you act for employees?
Our primary focus is legal representation for employers, HR teams and business owners, although we assist select senior executives and talent migrants on a case-by-case basis.
How quickly can I get initial advice?
We offer a same day discovery call and provide a written action plan within two business days for most matters. Urgent injunctions and visa cancellations receive immediate attention.
What is legal professional privilege and why does it matter?
Advice from our solicitors is protected by privilege, meaning communications and investigation reports generally cannot be compelled in court, typically required during sensitive workplace disputes or regulator inquiries.
Are your lawyers accredited specialists?
Yes, our Head of Migration is one of only 116 Accredited Specialists in Australian Immigration Law, and our senior employment lawyers hold all relevant postgraduate credentials and expertise in workplace relations.
Do you service clients outside capital cities?
Absolutely. We advise regional employers across Australia and conduct remote consultations via video call, supported by onsite visits when required.