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Workplace Health & Safety Experts. 

Workplace Health and Safety Prosecution Defense, Investigation and Incident Analysis experts. ​

Globally recognised expert, incident investigation & failure analysis capability. 

 

At Pier One Law, we provide specialised, expert legal services in workplace health and safety (WHS), assisting organisations, directors, and individuals to navigate complex regulatory environments and high-stakes incidents. ​​Led by Dr Matthew Woolley (PhD, LLB), our practice is focused on delivering strategic, practical and defensible outcomes in the most critical WHS matters.

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WHS Legal & Consulting Services

Our approach is not just legal — it is strategic. We provide clear, actionable advice that aligns legal obligations with operational realities.

Advice & Reporting

Pier One Law offers independent, objective expert analysis for:

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  • Organisations seeking to improve WHS systems

  • Legal proceedings requiring expert reports

  • Risk assessments and compliance reviews

  • Board and executive-level advisory

 

Our reports are designed to be:

  • Legally robust & based on leading research and practical experience

  • Defensible in regulatory and court settings

Compliance Obligations

We assist organisations to proactively manage WHS obligations, including:

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  • Duty holder compliance under WHS legislation

  • Development of safety management systems

  • Due diligence advice for directors and officers

  • Policy and procedure development

  • Training and governance frameworks

 

A proactive approach to WHS compliance is widely recognised as critical in reducing prosecution risk and improving safety outcomes

Crisis Management & Advice

We operate at the point where legal, operational, and reputational risks intersect particularly in the event of serious incidents, fatalities, and regulatory investigations. 

We offer unique experience that is underpinned by real world experience in delivering and managing WHS systems, WHS legal defense and advocacy and globally recognised research in incident analysis and investigation methodology. 

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