Expanding its workplace relations and employment group, Thomson Playford Cutlers has appointed Paul Ronfeldt as partner in the firm's Melbourne office.

Ronfeldt brings more than 18 years experience as a solicitor, consultant and academic in the areas of workplace relations and occupational health and safety and has advised state and federal governments on workplace relations and occupational health and safety policy.

Becoming a member of a five partner national team across the firm's Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide offices, Ronfeldt follows the appointment of Karl Luke to the Adelaide office in December 2009.