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Employment - New Zealand

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper New Zealand represents the New Zealand arm of a global firm known for its practical expertise in the employment aspects of international acquisitions and divestments. The practice advises on outsourcing agreements and the transfer of staff across jurisdictions, handling contentious matters such as personal grievances and disciplinary actions for long-term clients. The team is also skilled in reviewing employment documentation and adapting to local legislative changes regarding health and safety compliance and industrial relations. The firm handles both domestic and cross-border matters, notably for clients from the insurance and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper advised Kono NZ, an associated business of Wakatū Corporation, a Māori food and beverage producer, on all employment aspects of the sale of its seafood division to Talley's. 

Strengths

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DLA Piper have a good understanding of being part of a global company and can readily appreciate the cultural expectations in other jurisdictions when providing advice and guidance.

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DLA Piper are not only experts in the law but work with us as clients to understand how we navigate business outcomes.

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Scampion
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Laura Scampion
3
Band 3

Laura Scampion heads the practice and has considerable experience in advising international clients on a number of issues, including outsourcing, restructures, industrial relations, misconduct and personal grievances.

Laura provided invaluable support, not only with her legal advice but also with her understanding of the complex array of stakeholders that needed to be managed.

Laura's engaging style is vital. She puts you at ease and builds your confidence so that you can step into situations in the knowledge that you have a plan and understand the risks.

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Carl Blake
4
Band 4

Carl Blake is noted for advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions and handling sensitive misconduct investigations, including harassment and bullying cases. He advises both local and global clients in the technology, manufacturing and finance sectors.

Carl Blake is an absolute standout. His calm and pragmatic approach means that matters get dealt with quickly.

Carl is extremely responsive to our matters, with care and expertise. It is always a pleasure working with him.

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Laura Scampion
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Laura Scampion
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Carl Blake
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Laura Scampion

Laura Scampion

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