The Best Employment
Lawyers In Wellington

Rainey Collins Lawyers

This three partner, eleven lawyer firm is organised into three broad teams supervised by the partners. Business, Property & Personal Legal Services (Claire Tyler), Māori Legal Issues (Peter Johnston) and Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Shaun Cousins).

The origins of Rainey Collins can be traced to 1919 when Mr R. Collins commenced practice. He took Mr W. Rainey into partnership shortly thereafter. Since those times the firm has undergone three mergers and its name has changed to accommodate these developments and the appointment of partners to the High Court Bench. In 1957 Mr McCarthy (later Sir Thaddeus McCarthy, President of the Court of Appeal) was appointed to the then Supreme Court.

The name was changed in 1961 to Rainey Collins Armour and Boock when Mr W. Leicester followed Mr McCarthy onto the bench. In 1986 the firm merged to become Rainey Collins & Olphert and in 1991 the practice merged with Wright & Co of Auckland.

The name was changed to Rainey Collins in 2003.

See and hear about how we look after our clients and delight them with our service, as we celebrated our 100th anniversary.

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Becker & Co

BECKER & CO have over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of business.

We can help you navigate all aspects of contract, business, company, employment & regulatory law. Whether you are an overseas or local business, big or small, we have the experience and expertise to help.

David is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, a Solicitor of Supreme Court of N.S.W. Australia and has practiced law as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand for over 30 years. He is experienced in many areas of law including business and commercial, conveyancing and property, litigation, personal law, mediation, trusts, relationship property and immigration. He has acted for many businesses, individuals, trusts, and organisations throughout Wellington, New Zealand and Overseas. He is a Registered and Foundation member of the NZ Trustee Association and member of the NZLS Property Law Section.

Prior to graduating in Law, David obtained a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, including computer science and engineering and worked in the Computer industry as a contract programmer and analyst. David continues to maintain an interest in computing and technology. David enjoys sailing, computer programming and other technology and is married with 4 children.

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BuckettLaw

BuckettLaw services clients nationwide, with a strong presence in certain regions. If you are unsure whether you need an employment lawyer, or want a preliminary discussion on your employment issue, get in touch with one of our employment lawyers right away.

As recognized legal experts, we provide specialist advice, support, and advocacy services to employers and employees throughout New Zealand.

BuckettLaw is a Wellington-based law firm, founded in 1998 and led by top employment lawyer Barbara Buckett. Since then, we have grown to become one of Wellington’s leading employment law firms.

We pride ourselves in providing timely and expert legal advice. Our team of experienced lawyers are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients, all while providing an efficient and cost-effective service.

Our highly skilled team has an in depth knowledge of New Zealand employment law and are experts in resolving a wide range of employment issues and disputes. We’ve advised employees and employers in a variety of industries and sectors, so we know how to get the best results for our clients.

We value flexibility; our team connects with clients in our office, at different locations across New Zealand, via video conferencing, telephone, and email.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law

The firm’s partners – Johanna Drayton and Jordan Boyle – have a wealth of knowledge in employment law. Johanna and Jordan have clients in both the business sector and wider public sector, including Government Departments, Ministries, Crown entities, local government, and individuals. Johanna and Jordan use their considerable commercial experience to help business people in the critical area of successfully managing their staff. They have extensive hands-on experience assisting numerous clients in the public sector to resolve a wide range of employment issues.

Jordan and Johanna take a proactive, supportive approach to resolving clients’ employment law problems. The partners have extensive experience before the Employment Relations Authority, courts, and Mediation Services. The firm helps employer clients to improve their workplace agreements, policies and processes to avoid legal disputes arising, and helps employer and employee clients to resolve employment relationship issues and personal grievances quickly and effectively.

Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law provides quality, results-driven advice in a cost-effective and pragmatic manner. Johanna and Jordan work alongside clients to achieve the very best outcomes in often difficult employment matters, becoming trusted advisors.

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Black Door Law

Black Door Law is a boutique employment law firm which puts people at the centre of what we do.

Our lawyers’ legal technical knowledge is a given. Our strength is the relationships we hold and build to create a true partnership with those we work with. We work together with our clients to get the best possible tailored solution for them because every situation is different. No tick the box or template processes here. Just legally solid solutions and practical, sharp and friendly advice.

Black Door Law was founded by Caro. Who after a wealth of experience and time in partnership at big firms wanted to create a law firm that put people at the centre.

We work as a team both within the firm and with our clients because we know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

For truly bespoke solutions to your employment law problems get in touch with the Black Door Law team.

Putting people at the centre of what we do isn’t a tagline, it informs everything from our culture to our approach.

We always remember that what we do impacts people, whether that is the employer’s people, an individual employee or our team.

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Andy Bell at Lane Neave

Andy Bell is a seasoned lawyer with over 20 years of experience in New Zealand law, known for his exceptional representation and nuanced negotiation skills. Andy Bell is a skilled advocate who balances tenacity and diplomacy to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Acknowledged by the respected Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Andy Bell’s expertise is recognised within the industry, further emphasising his commitment to providing high-quality representation and advice to his clients

Andy Bell’s areas of expertise are in employment law and relationship property. In the field of employment law, he represents both employers and employees in disputes and negotiations. Andy has extensive experience in providing legal advice on employment agreements, disciplinary procedures, and restructuring. His nuanced negotiation skills and tenacity allow him to effectively represent his clients’ interests in any employment matter.

In the area of relationship property, Andy advises clients on their legal rights and obligations concerning property division He has represented clients in a wide range of relationship property matters, from prenuptial agreements to complex divorce settlements. Andy’s approachable demeanor and extensive legal knowledge enable him to guide clients through these emotionally charged matters with ease, ensuring that they achieve the best possible outcome.

In 2021, Andy made a strategic move by merging his successful boutique firm, Bell and Co, with the highly-regarded national firm, Lane Neave. As a partner at Lane Neave, Andy has not only broadened the range of resources and support available to clients, but also tapped into the expertise of a diverse team of legal professionals.

The merger between Bell and Co and Lane Neave provides clients in New Zealand with a unique advantage by combining personalised services with extensive legal resources. With Andy Bell’s expertise in employment law and relationship property, combined with Lane Neave’s diverse team of legal professionals, clients can receive effective legal solutions tailored to their needs. Whether you’re dealing with a complex dispute or a sensitive family matter, the partnership offers expert advice and guidance on a comprehensive range of legal matters. Trust us to offer you high-quality service, guidance, and representation for your legal matters.

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Dundas Street

Our team has the experience, depth and credibility to deliver the outcomes you need, when you need them.

Technical excellence is a given – our difference is our style.

Our approach is practical, responsive and solutions focussed.

We will help you do what you need to do, when you need to do it – not send you long winded opinions.

Our lawyers understand what it is like in the real world and bring a practical approach to working with you. We select lawyers who are not just technically brilliant, but who can relate to people in a way that ensures their needs are heard and understood.

We work in an open plan office – even the partners. This allows us to take a collaborative approach and to create a learning and supportive environment for our lawyers. Because we work as a team, you can be confident that your work will be done on time and at the most cost effective level.

“”highly skilled with in-depth capabilities in difficult areas of employment law””

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Fair Way

In any organisation, industry or profession where there are people, there’s the potential for conflict.

Whether the conflict happens between employees, or involves clients and customers, if not well managed the negative impacts quickly build up. Dealing with conflict is time consuming and stressful – and can be very expensive, especially if lawyers get involved.

But there are proactive, collaborative and cost-effective ways to deal with workplace conflict.

At Fair Way, we’re the experts in dispute resolution, it’s in our name as ‘kia tau’ means ‘to settle, to resolve, to calm’. Our job is to resolve stressful situations – or teach you to do it yourself.

For more than 20 years, Kiwi organisations have partnered with us to prevent and manage conflict. We provide a range of services, growing your internal capability and confidence to tackle issues early, to resolving disputes and providing independent, third-party support.

Whether you want to create organisational change around having challenging conversations, or if you have a dispute to be resolved, we’re here to help you, your people and your customers.

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Steph Dyhrberg Barrister

I started my legal career working for 7 years at a large law firm, Russell McVeagh in Wellington. After developing my litigation skills and a special interest in employment law, I worked as a Crown Counsel at the Crown Law Office and for a boutique Human Resources company. For 18 years I worked in private practice, first on my own and then as one of the founding partners of Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law. Since 1 June 2023 I have worked as a barrister (an independent lawyer).

I have been involved in fascinating areas of law reform, including 7 years acting for the Coalition for Equal Value Equal Pay. This included appearing in the Bartlett v Terranova pay equity litigation and we had input into the shape of the Equal Pay Act. I was a member of the Ministerial Working Group on Fair Pay Agreements. In 2022, I contributed a chapter about psychosocial harm – the result of bullying and harassment – to WorkSafe’s online text: Mentally Healthy work – short essays.

Making a positive difference in the working lives of people in Aotearoa is something I strive for every single day.

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