Employment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : New Zealand
Band 3
Contact number
+64 9 379 4196Chambers Review
Dentons is in demand for its depth of expertise in health and safety regulatory compliance, including dealing with investigations by regulatory bodies. The firm advises on various aspects of employment law, including restructurings, contractual issues and performance management, while also boasting extensive litigation experience. The practice also has a strong presence in the public sector, representing major New Zealand public sector employers. The firm is active in post-employment restraint, including breach of confidentiality and settlement agreements. In addition, the team is noted for its work in misconduct, bullying, pay equity and sexual harassment allegations.
Work Highlights
- Dentons acted for Harcourts in injunction proceedings in the High Court,
- seeking to enforce confidential information, non-solicitation and non-compete obligations on four real estate agents who departed for a competitor with their manager.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides pragmatic and timely legal advice based on an understanding of the drivers and priorities for our organisation."
"Dentons is able to join dots across a range of issues and enable strong legal compliance. It is always business-focused and looks for the most practical solution."
"The team provides pragmatic and timely legal advice based on an understanding of the drivers and priorities for our organisation."
"Dentons is able to join dots across a range of issues and enable strong legal compliance. It is always business-focused and looks for the most practical solution."
Notable Practitioners
Charlotte Parkhill handles investigations into harassment, bullying and discrimination, often advising large companies on complex collective bargaining issues. She is further noted for her experience in litigation.
"It is her composure to navigate through complex employment issues, whilst applying her experience and knowledge to reach a resolution, that I admire the most."
"Charlotte has a really good litigation mindset and advocacy presence. One of her key skills is knowing when to advocate aggressively and when to take her foot off the gas."
Greg Cain is well regarded for health and safety matters, in addition to advising on disputes concerning restraint, dismissals and complex compliance issues.
"Greg, while exceptionally professional, has a very personal approach. His advice, while well grounded in law, is sensible and pragmatic."
"Greg provides sound practical advice that is appropriate to the problem and the context."