Services

Our expert team of employment lawyers cover the full spectrum of workplace law, including employment, health and safety, and immigration.

Whether you’re an employer, an employee, or in a contractor arrangement, we provide clear, practical advice and support across all workplace issues.

We specialise solely in workplace law. That means our team is consistently across the latest employment and health and safety legislation, compliance best practice, and immigration changes.

Our approach is simple:
We’re proactive, precise and people centred.

  • We listen to your needs.
  • We explain your options clearly.
  • We work alongside you to find the most efficient and effective solution.

 

We’re lawyers at work – so you can get on with yours. 

Bargaining

We provide a wide range of effective union bargaining and collective agreement solutions. Our team guides you through the process to achieve fair, workable outcomes.

Employment

From employment arrangements, restructuring, redundancies and bargaining, to personal grievances, disciplinary matters, and dismissals, we provide advice for both employers and employees.

Health & Safety

We provide support and guidance with health and safety compliance, workplace risks, and investigations.

Immigration

We guide employees and employers through visa applications, employer accreditation, and compliance matters. Our practical advice ensures both workers and organisations understand their obligations and options under New Zealand’s immigration law.

Investigations

We conduct fair and thorough independent workplace investigations across all types of employment and health and safety issues. We have qualified lawyers, who are certified through the Association of Workplace Investigators.

Mediation

Mediation helps resolve workplace disputes efficiently. We represent and support both employees and employers to reach practical agreements without the stress and expense of formal litigation. We also provide a mediation service with an experienced employment mediator for a fixed price of $2,500 plus GST for an urgent mediation.

Privacy, Official Information & Human Rights

We advise on privacy, Official Information Act requests, and human rights matters. Our lawyers support you to respond appropriately, protect rights, and stay compliant.

Trainings & seminars

We can create bespoke trainings and seminars for you and your team on a wide range of employment, health and safety and immigration topics. We tailor this to what your organisation needs and ensure it is relevant and impactful.

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