AR LAW SERVICES: Lawyers & Consultants
was established in 2000 by Anthony Robinson. Originally the office was situated at 222 Latrobe street (opposite Melbourne Central station near the State library and RMIT)
The young firm then moved when Anthony bought part of the iconic and heritage listed “Hosies” building at 1 Elizabeth street in 2003. This 1950s Internationalist building sits directly opposite the equally iconic Flinders Street station clock tower.
To this day, even though AR LAW SERVICES has grown and now has offices throughout Australia and the rest of the world, it is the Hosies Building at 1 Elizabeth street Melbourne that remains the head office and the “spiritual” home of the law firm.
Practice areas
Immigration
For over 20 years AR LAW SERVICES: Master Migration Lawyers have been helping commercial clients in a broad range of migration matters. Our client base includes large companies with international operations through to “Mum & Dad” sole traders. We also have substantial experience in assisting overseas businesses and business migrants in securing relevant visa to Australia.
Given now we operate more and more in a global business environment in which businesses require the services of overseas personnel. Often that the needs may be regular and ongoing, and in others times it is an ad hoc occurrence – for example when an overseas employee is seconded to Australia from an overseas office for professional development training.
AR LAW SERVICES we get it! And we get it because we understand business.
Not only is Anthony Robinson the proprietor of a leading boutique migration law firm with offices throughout Australia but he is the CEO of one of Australia’s leading education & business consultancy firms and the founder and managing director of an Australian lobbyist company. In addition, he sits on numerous boards and influential inter business government committees.
We listen. We think. We advise. We act.
Our philosophy is simply:
- We listen: to you – to your circumstances and objectives.
- We think: we do the research and formulate a strategy based on your needs.
- We advise: You will be informed of risks, opportunities, costs and timeframes.
- We act: We will follow you and implement you instructs.
Criminal Defense
AR LAW Services provides expert and sound legal advice to our clients: We are expert in the highly specialized area of law called Crimmigration: the mingling of Criminal & Immigration Laws. We are particularly expert in s 501 character issues. With over 25 years’ experience we understand that Visa holders face special legal issues and are significantly more vulnerable then Australian Citizens when dealing with the Australian Criminal Justice system. It is understanding this “interface” or “intersection” of the criminal and Migration laws that AR LAW Services can significantly help. Our team draws on a wide range of experience over many.
Employment & Labor
AR LAW Services provide a range of services across all areas of Employment Law. Our team is committed to providing accurate, practical and timely advice in respect of complex legislation and working with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome. Our client base including Government, Public and Private companies ensure that we apply a broad range of expertise in this area.
If you are looking for experienced and cost-effective employment lawyers? Look no further. AR LAW SERVICES: Lawyer & Consultants can assist you with drafting or reviewing any employment contract or workplace agreement. Whether you require a one-off project or high-volume work we can help.
Employment matters can be complex. AR LAW SERVICES: Lawyer & Consultants can assist with:
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts;
Resolving employment disputes;
In-house HR services;
Drafting employment handbooks and policies;
Contractor or employee advice; and
Our clients include a number of large Australian businesses and enterprises, franchises, SMEs and startups, many of which are based in Melbourne and Victoria. We can assist employers, employees and contractors across all industries.
Other employment services include:-
- Unfair dismissal claims
- Advice on transmission of business
- Disciplinary hearings
- Representation in Courts and Tribunals
- Anti- discrimination and equal opportunity claims
To discuss how we may help with your matter AR LAW Services offer for a flat fee of $200 (gst included) a no obligation initial 30 Minute consultation. Please book an appointment.
Bankruptcy & Debt
with filing a Statement of Claim. The amount and nature of debt influences the proceedings of the court. Also, the forms required vary, making it all the more important to hire a professional.
The response from the debtor towards the Statement of Claim determines our further action. They may agree to an instalment order, file a defence or might not respond at all. If the debtor chooses to stay quiet, a Court Judgement shall be obtained.
Court Judgements
What can the Courts do?
- Seizing property, where the debtor’s assets are seized and sold at auction
- Selling Real Estate to compensate for your debt
- Summons, where the debtor has to attend a public Court examination to communicate their assets and liabilities
- Garnishee Order, where a percentage of their wages are given to you
- Bankruptcy/winding up proceedings
Civil & Human Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) supports the right of all people to be able to seek asylum from persecution (Article 14). The UDHR fundamentally promotes that:
basic rights and fundamental freedoms for all human beings are recognised in every country
rights are inalienable and equally applicable to everyone
every one of us is born free and equal in dignity and rights.
Although the UDHR itself is not a legally binding agreement, it is the founding document for more specific international human rights treaties and declarations, regional human rights conventions and domestic human rights legislation. Together these constitute a comprehensive and legally binding system for the promotion and protection of human rights.
Some of these include:
the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights
the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body that monitors government law and policy affecting asylum seekers and human rights. The Commission also helps to resolve complaints of discrimination and breaches of human rights under federal laws.
DISCRIMINATION
Despite Victoria’s strict, state-based rules that make workplace discrimination illegal, discrimination and sexual harassment still happens and it is usually up to the individual affected to take action to protect their legal rights and seek compensation if possible.
DISCRIMINATION
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Australia wide) and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic): In Victoria it is against the law for someone to discriminate against you because of a personal characteristic that you have, or someone assumes that you have. These personal characteristics are things like age, race, disability, physical features and political beliefs
If you believe that you have been treated less favourably (than someone without this characteristic) at work because of one or more of the attributes listed below, then you may have been discriminated against at work and you may be able to take legal action to prevent such treatment in the future.