We recognise that clients often need immediate employment law advice. We are able to respond quickly and to offer relevant, practical, up-to-date recommendations.
We never lose sight of the fact that we are dealing with people. Understanding human nature is as important as understanding the law.
We tailor our approach to our clients, thinking about their needs and their preferred method of dealing with a particular situation. It is this flexibility and pragmatism that sets us apart.
Members of our team have run companies with 30 plus employees, and been involved with Trade Unions in previous roles and so understand the dynamics and key concerns of both sides.
Our team advises clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues including restructuring, redundancies, relationship management, employee misconduct and performance issues. We seek to address disputes quickly and cost-effectively. We resolve 95% of problems at, or before, mediation.
We help clients to apply the raft of employment legislation to their businesses, including health and safety, privacy, parental leave, equal employment opportunities, and human rights laws.
If you have an employment issue you would like to discuss with us in confidence, please contact one of our partners listed below.
Our services include
- ACC
- Corporate transactions such as share or asset sales
- Dispute resolution
- Employment contracts
- Employment Court representation
- Negotiations and mediation
- Occupational safety and health (OSH)
- Personal grievances
- Practical day-to-day employment advice
- Privacy issues
- Remuneration issues and advice
- Teams and employees on the move
Partners
- Sharon Knowles
- Phone: 03 467 7178
- Nick Elsmore
- Phone: 03 364 9208
Associates
- Malcolm Couling
- Phone: 03 471 5495
