Karl's clients range from those that are state based to large companies which operate throughout Australia. He regularly deals with clients in the financial services, education and manufacturing sectors. Karl understands the issues which affect franchisors and franchisees.

Recent matters Karl has advised on include: 

• preparing pro forma enterprise agreements to be rolled out by a national franchise to its franchisees;
• acting in the Federal Magistrates' Court proceeding defending a claim of bullying under  the Federal discrimination legislation and a breach of the implied duty to act in good faith to an employee;
• successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim brought by an ex-employee who was dismissed for bullying;
• advising on and preparing letters of offer and enterprise agreements for a national retailer;
• acting for an employer when defending a claim brought by an employee for misleading and deceptive representations under the Competition and Consumer Act; and
• acting for an employer in relation to claim against an employee seeking damages for breaches of their obligation of confidentiality.