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The 10 Best Employment
Lawyers In Christchurch
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I.R. Thompson Employment Law
With more than 40 years combined experience providing employment law advice, I R Thompson Associates are the experts when it comes to advising employees and employers on employment law problems in Christchurch. IR Employment Law gives advice on unfair dismissals and other complex issues.
We provide small and medium sized businesses and employees with a professional service in the field of employment law and general human resources. Our team of professional advisors have many years’ experience in providing employment law advice, representing employers and employees in mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, and Employment Court. If you have been unfairly dismissed call us first.
In relation to fees we can discuss all option available to you. We have finance options available and provide legal aid. We do understand the personal toll that having a bad relationship with your employer or employee can have on you and we are prepared to provide whatever assistance we can to ease that burden. Many lawyers and employment lawyers don’t understand the agony of losing your job. I R Thompson employment law will understand your issues and will treat them confidentially and privately.
You do need to ask yourself the important question, will my lawyer have the complete knowledge and understanding that you need. We will understand and as a family business you can count on us. If you are an employee or an employer we will go that extra mile to help you out. For employees your first consultation is free to consider the legal aspects of your case.
We are also a long-standing member of The Employment Law Institute of New Zealand. The Employment Law Institute of New Zealand Inc was founded in 1995 by a group of like-minded individuals, including retired judges, barristers, solicitors, employment law- and industrial relations- consultants, and employment law advocates.
ELINZ’s guiding principle is to promote and enhance professional standards of employment law advocacy. ELINZ members are bound by the ELINZ Code of Conduct and aspire to best practice standards. ELINZ Code of Conduct – ELINZ – The Employment Law Institute of NZ
Because we are Members of ELINZ, this should fill you with confidence that you are using professionals that are covered by a code of conduct to ensure up-to-date knowledge and professionalism.
We look forward to helping you in the future.
Address:
Walker Street Chambers Level 1, 40 Walker Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 2 180 6002
Website: kathryndalzielbarrister.co.nz
Kathryn Dalziel Barrister
At the age of 14, I interviewed a lawyer for a school project on careers. She showed me the shelves of bound law reports in her firm’s library and I asked her what the books contained. She replied “people’s stories”. From that moment I wanted to be a lawyer.
By the final year of my law degree I was working every Friday for a small inner city law firm in Christchurch, specialising in debt disputes and conveyancing. This turned into a full time job.
I then took up a position with a large national law firm, specialising in civil litigation; employment law; and privacy law. During this time I became a certified seminar leader for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
In 1997, I had the opportunity to lecture and teach at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and the University of Canterbury, including professional practice, legal ethics, employment law, and privacy law. I continue to lecture in the UC School of Law to this day.
In 2005 I started work for the Crown Solicitor’s Office in Christchurch. I achieved the rank of senior crown counsel specialising in criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, employment and privacy law.
In 2009 I moved to a boutique inner city law firm in Christchurch and became a partner, supervising the civil litigation, employment and privacy law team.
In July 2018, I was invited to join Walker Street Chambers as a barrister sole where I now practice in a wide range of civil and employment disputes. I am also assisting in some criminal litigation.
I have a wide range of experience across many areas of law and I have appeared in the District Court, the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court, the Employment Relations Authority, the Employment Court, the Family Court, the Environment Court, and the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
I am known nationally and internationally as one of New Zealand’s leading experts in Privacy Law and Employment Law.
PB Employment Law
Paul graduated LLB in 1999, from Canterbury University. After briefly working as a commercial solicitor, he formed his first company, Employment Law Consultants Ltd and began specialising in employment law for both employers and employees.
From 2005 to 2011 Paul worked as a referee for the Disputes Tribunal, which was a part-time position for the Ministry of Justice. In 2010 he started Lexington Legal which practised in the area of immigration and employment law. After an unbelievable series of staff drama’s, Paul closed Lexington legal in 2017 and formed PB Law, now PB Employment Law.
Paul has done hundreds of mediations with the Employment Relations Service over the last 20 years. He regularly appears in the Employment Relations Authority [ERA] and in the Employment Court as needed. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal, successfully defending decisions of the ERA and Employment Court in favour of his client. There is no substitute for experience!
Paul grew up around the North Island as his dad moved around a bit, selling life insurance, before settling in Auckland. Paul might say he was merely adventurous – but ending up in Youth Court might be a little too adventurous, and the judge and his parents thought it best sent him to a Marist Brothers boarding school in Whangarei at 13. Well educated “”in the school of life”” meant that his time at high school was largely wasted, although he did enjoy his time working on the school farm – and teaching some of the boys how to hot wire a tractor (which was related to the reason he got sent to a boarding school in the first place!)
From there a wide variety of jobs followed, such as diary farming in the Waikato, forestry working both clear-felling and planting pine around Kaikohe , selling encyclopedias door to door, tyre fitter in both NZ and Oz, construction worker (and union delegate) in Sydney, various travels around the world – and perhaps the best education of all – at least in the school of life – a taxi driver in Auckland.
Having been ‘a jack of all trades’ and a master of none, Paul commenced his LLB in Auckland – saw the light – and finished it at Canterbury University. He was admitted to the Bar in 1999. Having initially practiced as a commercial solicitor, Paul soon specialised in employment law, which remains his area of expertise today. He also advises companies on management and civil dispute resolution issues.
Address:
Level 3, BNZ Centre 111 Cashel Mall Christchurch 8011
Phone: 64 3 379 9940
Website: cavell.co.nz
Cavell Leitch
Your dedicated legal specialists. We currently have over 75 outstanding employees with genuine specialists in nearly every area of the law.
Our principals are leading figures in the legal community and the firm’s commitment to service, quality and continuous improvement has never been stronger.
Cavell Leitch provides clear, practical legal advice to clients across New Zealand, empowering you to move forward with confidence. We simplify complex legal matters, helping you make informed decisions that lead to positive outcomes. Whether you are dealing with personal or business issues, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Confidence comes from knowing you’re getting advice that’s thorough and sound. We are a full service nationwide law firm that is based in Christchurch. Our large and strong team includes genuine specialists in nearly every area of law. Whatever you need, we have you covered.
We aim to provide the best legal experience in New Zealand. That means we put you, our client, at the heart of everything. We work to fully understand your needs so we can be as effective as possible in our advice and actions. And our proactive and reasoned legal advice is supported by smooth processes and clear expectations.
“We have used the services of Cavell Leitch now for over 15 years. We have always found them to be wonderful to work with. They are the complete professionals! They have a variety of expert lawyers so can give us an expert opinion on any subject matter re the law we may need. They communicate very well and make things easy to understand. Their integrity is unquestionable. We have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone.”
No Win No Fee Employment Law
We practice Employment Law;
Just like Employment Lawyers, our Employment Advocates are experts who specialise in NZ Employment Law.
Learn about the roles of employment advocates and employment lawyers in protecting your rights as an employee. Discover the differences between these professionals and how they can help you.
Our Employment Advocates are either qualified legal professionals or human resources experts. We strive to be the best Employment Advocates in NZ by holding ourselves to the highest standards possible.
We specialise in all employment law matters, including:
unfair dismissals, exit negotiations, personal grievance situations, disciplinary meetings, and providing employment law advice.
Our experienced team of employment advocates is here to support you every step of the way.
The difference between an employment advocate and an employment lawyer is that employment advocates can provide legal services on a No Win No Fee basis.
An employment advocate performs the same services as an employment lawyer. We can defend you in your workplace and all the way to the employment court if necessary. Our Employment Advocates either hold law degrees or HR qualifications.
Our team of Employment Advocates are ALL specialists in Employment Law, which means we are fully equipped to help with any Employment Relationship Problem you are facing.
Ask anyone on our team why they choose to be an employment advocate and they’ll tell you they love to help people.
We also enjoy the puzzle of working out all the facts and putting them back together in a logical and legal manner and standing up for the rights of people who are unable to stand up for themselves.
But Most Of All: We get great satisfaction from turning around a client’s situation from being desperate, quite often in tears and unwell from stress to coming out the other end of it satisfied that they got a fair deal, able to move on with their life and work and put it all behind them. You can read about the relief our clients feel in their reviews.
We believe that everyone deserves access to justice. This means if you can’t afford an employment lawyer but need support with a workplace issue we will do our best to help you. On your behalf our employment advocates negotiate with employers and employment lawyers to resolve complex employment law issues fairly.
Address:
Level 2, 71 Cambridge Terrace Christchurch Central 8013
Phone: 03 365 2345
Website: mgz.co.nz
MGZ Employment Law
If you are feeling overcome by employment law issues or just don’t have the time or resources to deal with these issues, the MGZ Employment Law team can help.
MGZ’s team of lawyers are experienced and qualified in all things related to employment law, and can easily handle everything from employment agreements to dispute resolution.
MGZ Employment Law’s team of experienced employment lawyers can help you navigate the complexities of employment law and find a solution that works for you.
MGZ Employment Law’s aim is to provide Canterbury and New Zealand companies with peace of mind, and proven and practical solutions to employment law matters across the board.
MGZ’s approach to workplace issues is to seek a pragmatic solution wherever possible, while still recognising that there will always be situations where litigation may be inevitable or necessary.
Delve into the testimonials at MGZ Employment Law for a valuable insight. These testimonials encapsulate authentic accounts from genuine clients who have directly reaped the advantages of engaging with MGZ Employment Law.
Address:
Billens Building Suite 4, Level 2 177 High Street Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 332 6890
Website: employerlawyer.co.nz
Shauna McClelland Employer Law
Shauna McClelland is a Christchurch lawyer with 20 years of experience in the specialised field of employment law. Since the mid 90s she has assisted employers and business owners navigate the minefield that is employment law, having honed her skills working alongside companies of significant size and scope.
In addition to years of hands-on experience working with major, regional and national employers, Shauna McClelland is equally adept at dealing with small-to-medium sized enterprises, tailoring the service she offers to meet the specific needs of each unique client.
From individual and collective employment agreements and employee remuneration strategies to workplace policies and consultation proposals, Shauna’s attention to detail and her forward-thinking approach ensure her client’s businesses are future-proofed.
When challenging situations arise, her significant expertise enables her to provide a range of services relating to everything from Serious Misconduct Investigations and Lawful Dismissals to defending Personal Grievances, to undertaking Collective Bargaining, and advising on strikes and lock-outs.
With an emphasis on communication, transparency and constructive solutions, Shauna is able to respond quickly to the needs of her clients, ensuring sound, professional advice is always available.
Rupert Ward Barrister
Rupert is happily married with a family of five children. A New Zealand and Dutch citizen, Mr Ward was educated in Christchurch, New Zealand. He loves Skiing, Tennis and the beach and has developed a 4 acre Historic Canterbury garden. A great grandson of Sir Joseph Ward, a past New Zealand Prime Minister, and a great(x2) nephew of Sir Patrick Jennings, past Premier of New South Wales, Australia, Mr Ward has an abiding interest in New Zealand and Australian history.
In addition to Rupert’s specialisation as one of New Zealand’s most experienced Immigration Lawyers, he uses his business and investment experience to help his clients achieve their objectives in the commercial arena and in family property disputes. Rupert is an active civil and criminal Legal aid provider. Rupert’s criminal practice demonstrates a particular interest in young offenders. Rupert also holds a practicing certificate as a Barrister in Queensland, Australia and is available for instruction regarding New Zealanders facing deportation risk in Queensland*. Possessing a keen social conscience Rupert was a Trustee of the Ka Wahine Trust, which was the only half-way home for freshly released woman prisoners in Canterbury to assist in their reintegration into society.
In addition to his native English, Rupert also speaks Dutch (conversational), French (basic conversational) and German (basic comprehension) languages.
Rupert lived in the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands whilst living in Europe for over 11 years where he worked in cooperation with Immigration New Zealand and as a trade development officer for the State Government of Queensland. He has worked in various European countries including Germany, Poland, Belgium and Switzerland.
Rupert has travelled to many Asian countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, China, Indonesia, India and the Middle East and Fiji.
Address:
Westpac Building Level 2, 79-81 Cashel Street Central City Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 379 7835
Website: harmans.co.nz
Harmans Lawyer
Every firm takes a different approach to providing client services. We take pride in being client oriented.
Our long-standing commitment to providing accessible, value-added legal services with a personal touch is one of our key differentiators. We remain large enough to offer a wide range of services, but small enough to ensure that our client-first value is never compromised.
Establishing rapport and a trusting relationship with you is fundamental to how we operate. We will listen carefully to ensure that we understand your needs, then fully explain the various options available to you.
Hard work and quality advice is at the heart of the service we offer to you. To deliver the best outcome for you, we continuously improve our expertise through education and collaboration, utilising the vast range of talents across our team.
To be the best for you, we need to be the best version of ourselves. We are committed to looking after all aspects of our wellbeing for ourselves, our clients, our families, and our communities.
We value community. We support many charities through ongoing donations, sponsorship of events, fundraising initiatives, as well as offering legal services and volunteering. We encourage our staff to take a day’s paid leave each year to work with a charity of their choice.
We are grateful to our clients who continually put their faith in us.
Penny Shaw Employment Law
Penny Shaw Employment Law is a specialist boutique law firm providing high quality, responsive advice and support to businesses in the areas of Employment Law, Workplace Investigations and Human Resources.
Based in Christchurch, our team can provide support or representation anywhere in New Zealand.
Our philosophy is that the law, if properly utilised, can and does enable employers of all sizes to effectively manage employment relationships and achieve their desired outcomes.
Over the last 25 years, whilst advising some of New Zealand’s largest and highest profile organisations in both the public and private sector on Employment Law and Employment Relations issues, Penny has developed a high level of technical expertise and an ability to quickly understand the heart of any issue, providing decisive, efficient and customer focused advice. This approach has also been successful in assisting small and family owned businesses.
Penny also has significant experience in conducting independent and neutral workplace investigations into matters such as misconduct, bullying, work related stress, and sexual harassment. She is particularly skilled at impartially identifying the key facts of a situation and preparing comprehensive written reports on her findings.
Penny founded Penny Shaw Employment Law in 2009 to provide advice to businesses in her specialist area of Employment Law.