Expansion of Baker McKenzie's Melbourne employment practice with the addition of new Special Counsel, Marie Costa.
Marie Costa Joins Baker McKenzie's Employment and Safety Practice
Marie Costa has been appointed as a Special Counsel for Baker McKenzie's Employment Law Practice in Melbourne, Australia. Costa's expertise lies in the field of workplace health and safety regulation, a critical area of focus in the country.
With extensive experience in regulatory matters, particularly in workplace health and safety, Costa is well-equipped to handle complex issues related to compliance, critical incidents, investigations, and legislative compliance. Her background as a senior criminal defense lawyer adds a unique perspective, given that workplace health and safety laws in Australia operate under a criminal law framework.
Costa's role at Baker McKenzie involves advising both public and private sector clients on a range of matters, including workplace health and safety, white collar crime, coronial matters, and inquiries. She is renowned for her deep technical knowledge and pragmatic advice, making her an invaluable asset to clients navigating the increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Costa's appointment comes at a time of significant growth in workplace health and safety regulation and enforcement in Australia. Her joining Baker McKenzie during the expansion of its Employment Law Practice underscores her important role in supporting clients through evolving challenges and compliance demands in 2025.
This appointment follows a series of promotions within Baker McKenzie's Australian offices, further strengthening the firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal services to its clients. Costa expresses enthusiasm about working with Baker McKenzie, a leading global firm, and looks forward to supporting its clients, particularly during this period of growth.
[1] Source: Baker McKenzie press release, dated July 1, 2025.
Marie Costa will use her expertise in workplace health and safety to advise clients on a range of matters, including complex compliance issues, critical incidents, and investigations, thereby offering her expertise in the finance and business sector.
Given the growth in workplace health and safety regulation and enforcement in Australia, Costa's appointment to Baker McKenzie's Employment Law Practice reinforces the firm's commitment to supporting clients through evolving challenges and compliance demands in the business landscape of 2025.
