Hemery has more than 20 years’ experience in the legal industry and has been a principal of Talbot Olivier for more than nine years.

Prior to joining the firm, Hemery practised as a barrister, was a partner of a national law firm and was an in-house litigation counsel for an ASX 200 company. He will continue to lead Talbot Olivier’s workplace relations and safety group in conjunction with his duties as CEO.

Hemery holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne. He is the chairman of the Hale School Board of Governors and is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia, Australian Human Resources Institute and the Industrial Relations Society of Western Australia