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Ben Motro

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Ben Motro
Partner

Sydney

+61 2 9253 9910

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Ben Motro is a highly experienced employment and industrial relations partner based in Sydney, who advises national and international employers across a broad range of workplace law issues. He works across the IT, retail, manufacturing, transport & logistics, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, providing commercially focused advice on all aspects of employment law, industrial relations, workplace health and safety (WHS) and complex employee management matters.

Ben has extensive experience drafting and advising on employment contracts, enterprise agreements, organisational restructures, deeds of release and workplace policies. He also assists clients in litigious matters, including acting for clients in unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination, restraint of trade and confidential information / NDA disputes, and acts in matters before the Fair Work Commission, State and Federal courts, and various tribunals.

His practice also encompasses high risk and sensitive matters, including workplace investigations, bullying and harassment complaints, whistleblower issues, WHS investigations and regulatory compliance disputes. His litigation experience includes defending breach of contract claims, enforcing post‑employment restraints, and managing urgent injunctions relating to misuse of confidential information and employee poaching.

Ben provides ongoing advisory support to major clients across a range of industries, offering proactive workplace strategy, risk minimisation, and practical training for HR teams, senior executives and people managers.

Expertise

Services

Bullying and Harassment

Defence Against Employee Class Actions

Discrimination

Employment & Labour

Employment Disputes & Litigation

Industrial Relations

Whistleblower Protections

Work Health & Safety

Workplace Investigations

Workplace Training

Recognition

Ben Motro was an exceptional support through a series of challenging issues. Ben was always very easy to get a hold of, he has a great disposition which makes working with him an absolute pleasure.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment

I have worked closely with Ben Motro for a number of years now, and no matter how small of an issue, Ben always provides an outcome with our best interest in mind. Ben is an expert in his field and is not afraid to educate you and make recommendations on how we can minimise our risk when it comes to employment.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment

Always available, great communication if there could be a delay in assisting. Always responsive, no follow up needed. Great help especially from Ben Motro in all HR matters.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment

Ben Motro at Piper Alderman is a straight-up, practical adviser on workplace issues. He explains things clearly, sets out risks and options, and gives fair, realistic, and useful advice. He is easy to talk to, quick to respond, and part of a solid team focused on employment law.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment

Michael Coker and Ben Motro are trusted subject matter experts. Their advice has always been timely and on-point.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment

Accolades

  • Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Human Rights Law (Sydney, AU) – Since 2022 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Labour and employment – Since 2018 edition


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Memberships

  • Member, Law Society of NSW
  • Member, Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

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