Gerard Rees’ strong communication skills, effective method of preparation and easy going nature are only few of the components behind the selection to have Gerard as the practice group leader in the Canberra office of Slater & Gordon.
The thing that attracted Gerard to these areas of the law was a genuine desire to assist people who are unable to adequately represent themselves. “The greatest aspect of this job is being part of a team that is able to obtain good results for the ones that matter most, the clients.”
Typically Gerard deals with a range of clients spanning from people seeking general compensation and workers/union members to criminal law cases.
Gerard prides himself on his communication and ability to address the needs of his clients and to keep them informed as to the progress of the matter thus building an excellent rapport.
Gerard’s vast experience has been gained not only by his position in the legal field but also through being involved in areas outside of the law. Those various roles include:
· President and Chairman of Directions – the largest drug and alcohol agency in the ACT
· Chairman of the ACT AFL Appeals Board and Appeals Committee
· Honorary ambassador of the ACT as appointed by the Chief Minister.
Expertise
- Workers Compensation
- Common Law
- Public Liability
- Product Liability
- Third Party Law
- Industrial Law:
- Employment Law
- Criminal Law
Career history
- Slater & Gordon since 2006 (lawyer)
- 1990 –2006, Gary Robb & Associates (partner)
- 1987 –1989, Gary Robb & Associates (solicitor)
- 1983 – 1987 – Legal Aid Office (ACT).
Memberships & associations
- Law Society ACT
- Law Society NSW
- Law Council of Australia
- Industrial Relations Society ACT
- ALP
Professional qualifications & admissions
- 1979 – Arts Degree, Australian National University.
- 1981 – Bachelor of Laws, Australian National University.
- 1982 - Admitted Supreme Court of ACT.
- 1982 – Admitted Supreme Court of NSW.
- 1982 – Admitted on the High Court Roll.