Robert-Walsh

Counsel, Asia Pacific

Robert Walsh

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Counsel, Asia Pacific

Robert Walsh

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T:+61 2 8224 8595

F:+61 2 8224 8500

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Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

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Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

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Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

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As an experienced commercial lawyer, Robert has significant experience in providing immigration and other legal advice and visa services to Australian and multinational companies in sectors such as financial services, mining and resources (including off-shore oil and gas), information technology and telecommunications, retail, science and engineering, and health.

Robert served as the firm’s Regional Managing Partner for Asia Pacific from 2011 to 2016 and Managing Partner of the Australian practice from 2006 to 2016.

Robert is a regular contributor to AILA and IBA publications and provides updates on Australian immigration law and policy for publications of the American Bar Association and for the International Immigration and Nationality Law service (1997 – Current).

He is also a presenter at numerous Australian and international corporate immigration conferences, and a presenter and discussion leader on immigration and training issues and solutions at oil and gas and resources conferences (2000 – Current).

Education

  • Australian National University, Bachelor of Laws, honours

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Awards

Named a Thought Leader: Corporate Immigration, Lexology Index, 2024

Named a Thought Leader: Corporate Immigration, Who’s Who Legal, 2020

Listed in Best Lawyers in Australia, Immigration Law, 2013 to 2027

Listed in Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration, 2003 to 2023

Professional accomplishments

Barrister and Solicitor: Supreme Court of Victoria, Supreme Court of Australian Capital Territory, Supreme Court of New South Wales, Supreme Court of Western Australia

Member, New South Wales Law Society

Member, Migration Institute of Australia

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, Immigration Nationality Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA)

Member, International Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia

Member, American Chamber of Commerce

Member, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce

Member, German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Member, Swiss-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Experience

Assisted a number of multinational companies with their compliance obligations for sponsored employees under the migration legislation throughout Asia Pacific

Advised companies in the oil and gas sector on the operation of the migration zone, in relation to employing foreign workers in their off-shore operations in national waters

Advised major global companies in their initial establishment in Australia and other countries through to their assignment of overseas employees, and the recruitment of overseas workers for large-scale projects

Assisted state and federal government agencies to make use of the temporary worker and permanent resident visa categories to deal with critical skills shortages

Robert’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Awards

Four Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

April 17, 2025 | Awards

Three Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more
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April 14, 2026 | Awards

Four Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

April 17, 2025 | Awards

Three Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more
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April 14, 2026 | Awards

Four Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

April 17, 2025 | Awards

Three Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more
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  • AustraliaAustralia

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  • English

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[email protected]

T:+61 2 8224 8595

F:+61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Robert’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Awards

Four Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

April 17, 2025 | Awards

Three Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more
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[email protected]

T:+61 2 8224 8595

F:+61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Robert’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Awards

Four Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

April 17, 2025 | Awards

Three Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more
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Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+61 2 8224 8595

F:+61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Robert’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Awards

Four Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

April 17, 2025 | Awards

Three Fragomen Attorneys Recognised by The Best Lawyers™ in AustraliaRead more

November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more
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Media mentions

Times Higher Education: UK Student Visa Applications Fall in October

Senior Manager Jonathan Hill discusses factors behind the decline in UK student visa applications, including recruitment restrictions, rising costs and changes to post-study work rights.

Learn more

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Comment on USCIS’s Proposed Rule to Eliminate Deference to Prior ApprovalsLearn more

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Fragomen Appoints Timo Heck as Managing Partner of DACH Region

Fragomen has appointed Timo Heck as Managing Partner of the DACH region, encompassing Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Eight professionals in Fragomen’s Mexico City office have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ for Immigration Law.

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Blog post

How Employers Can Support Integration and Retain International Talent in Germany

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Director Kelly Hardman explores why workforce planning is essential to Scotland’s investment ambitions and long-term economic growth.

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Comment on DHS Proposal to Eliminate the 60-day Grace PeriodLearn more

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Comment on DHS proposal to impose up to $100,000 in Optional Practical Training FeesLearn more

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Human Resources Director: Fixed-Term Contract Limits Squeeze Visa Sponsorship, Research Warns

Co-authors Partner Charles Johanes, Senior Counsel Anna Boucher and Allens Partner Tarsha Gavin explore the intersection of Australia’s migration and employment laws and the implications for employers sponsoring temporary visa holders.

Learn more

Media mentions

Prawo: Pracodawca na pierwszej linii: jak reforma zatrudniania cudzoziemców przesuwa odpowiedzialność na firmy

Partner Karolina Schiffter examines how Poland’s proposed foreign employment reforms could increase employers’ administrative and compliance responsibilities.

Learn more

Blog post

Trusted Digital Identity Is Critical Infrastructure for Global Mobility

In the first blog in a new series, Managing Director, Digital Identity Amit Sharma explores why trusted digital identity is becoming increasingly important to global mobility, how reusable digital credentials could work and why interoperability across systems and jurisdictions will be critical.

Learn more

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