Originally Posted by
Green.Dot
Has QF and it’s management ever been scared of hiring the most expensive lawyers In the country because of a perceived chance of losing?
During the legal process with Fair Work Australia following Joyce's shutdown of the airline, Qantas went in with all guns blazing. They hired 5 QC's, one to do the arguing and 4 doing supporting roles which would normally be done by article clerks. It was all designed to intimidate the sole QC that was representing AIPA.
Altogether, QF spent $62M on legal expenses throughout that process and gained less than $5M in savings from the minor changes in the determination. No, they are not scared of hiring the best legal minds no matter the cost Vs outcome.