Hart & Co Lawyers - Veronica Voulgaris

Veronica Voulgaris

Expertise in Employment Law and Workplace Relations

Veronica is a strategic legal advisor specialising in employment-related matters, with a particular focus on dispute resolution and risk mitigation. She provides comprehensive counsel on complex workplace issues, including unfair dismissal, general protections claims, and high-stakes terminations.

Prior to joining Hart & Co Lawyers in 2026, Veronica spent the last decade at national mid-tier law firms where she most recently worked as a Senior Associate representing and advising some of the largest private employers in Australia. She continues to expand her practice with a focus on delivering that same level of excellence.

Known for her meticulous approach to workplace investigations and the drafting of robust policy and contractual frameworks, Veronica rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions. Instead, she delivers bespoke, commercially minded advice tailored to the unique operational needs and cultural nuances of each client.

Recent Experience

Veronica’s recent portfolio reflects her ability to navigate the intricacies of Australian employment law:

  • Human Rights & Discrimination: Successfully defended a corporate client against discrimination claims brought before the Australian Human Rights Commission.
  • Compliance & Strategic Scaling: Advised a high-growth start-up on the complex application of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), establishing their entire employment documentation suite from the ground up.
  • Legislative Reform: Guided employers through the implementation of new “positive duty” requirements, designing comprehensive workplace behaviour policies to ensure compliance and cultural safety.
  • Post-Employment Litigation: Represented a company and its employee in successfully defending claims involving alleged breaches of non-compete and post-employment obligations.
  • International Investigations: Conducted a sensitive, legally privileged workplace investigation for a foreign-owned subsidiary, providing strategic counsel on the subsequent findings and liability management.

Pro Bono & Community Work

Outside of her legal practice, Veronica is deeply committed to community service. She serves as the Secretary and Social Media Coordinator for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation (Northern Metro Branch). In this role, she supports fundraising initiatives for critical medical equipment for hospitals throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs.