Hall & Wilcox appointed Andrew Klein as a partner in Canberra, strengthening the firm’s national employment and Commonwealth Government practices.
Klein brings more than 15 years of experience advising and representing Commonwealth Government clients across employment litigation, workplace investigations, and strategic workplace relations matters.
He has developed longstanding relationships across key government departments and agencies and has built a strong reputation in the Canberra market.
Hall & Wilcox said Klein’s combination of specialist employment expertise and government experience will strengthen the firm’s offering to Commonwealth clients.
His appointment also creates opportunities to combine the firm’s employment capabilities with its broader national government practice.
Klein commenced with Hall & Wilcox on October 6, 2026, and is based in the firm’s Canberra office.
The firm said the appointment forms part of its continued effort to expand its team and capabilities in Canberra.
Klein’s experience is expected to support clients navigating complex employment and workplace relations issues across the Commonwealth Government sector.
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“Andrew understands the particular challenges government clients face and brings the practical and client-focused approach we value at Hall & Wilcox. That experience will be an asset to clients navigating complex employment-related matters.”
Graydon Dowd, Chief Executive Partner of Hall & Wilcox
“His appointment also creates opportunities to bring together our employment expertise with the broader capabilities of our national government practice, while continuing to build our team on the ground in Canberra.”
Graydon Dowd, Chief Executive Partner of Hall & Wilcox
“I am very happy and excited to be joining Hall & Wilcox and its strong, highly regarded national employment practice. I particularly look forward to contributing to the continuing growth of the firm’s work with the Commonwealth Government.”
Andrew Klein, Partner at Hall & Wilcox
