Welcome

I am a Barrister specialising in Employment Law since 2001.  I represent a wide range of clients from Māori organisations, large corporates, small companies and individuals.

I'm based in the Bay of Plenty and my focus is providing excellent service and practical results. I regularly represent clients at Mediation and at the Employment Relations Authority. I also help structure employment agreements, policies and processes to prevent and resolve employment disputes.

A key focus of my practice is also preventing and resolving workplace disputes.  I regularly run workplace training on "Happiness and High Performance at Work" and other related employment topics.

Services

Advice and representation in employment law including:

• Workplace training - how to prevent needing an employment lawyer in the first place!
  
• Employment agreements and related employment documents
• Mediation, Employment Relations Authority, and Employment Court
• Disciplinary processes, including warnings and termination for misconduct
• Employee performance management
• Personal grievances, breach of employment agreement claims
• Compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Restructuring, redundancies and change management
• Health and Safety, including defending parties being prosecuted by WorkSafe
• Drafting and interpreting employee benefits, including bonuses and KiwiSaver
• Preparing and amending HR policies
• Holidays and leave
• Restraints of trade
• Due diligence on employment issues in proposed business acquisitions
• Independent contractor agreements