Chambers Review
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Employment - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Dundas Street Employment Lawyers is a strong Wellington-based employment boutique noted for its expertise in a range of complex matters, including employee dismissals and internal reviews. The team advises on a range of compliance and regulatory issues within the employment sector. The firm also boasts a specialist practice in industrial relations matters and collective bargaining agreements, including preventing strike action. The practice counts many of New Zealand's largest employers among its clients, including a significant number of government entities.
Strengths
The team at Dundas Street Employment is exceptional to deal with and very pragmatic in its approach.
The Dundas Street team is laser-focused on the business outcome to be achieved, they deliver advice that reflects contemporary practice. The lawyers are responsive too.
Work Highlights
Dundas Street Employment Lawyers represented Horticulture New Zealand in a litigation case concerning migrant worker pay deduction.
Notable practitioners
Susan Hornsby-Geluk has a strong reputation in the market for managing high-profile matters and handles a range of issues including advisory, contentious and investigatory mandates.
Susan is second to none in terms of dealing with complex or high-profile matters.
Susan excels at the work she does for us. She is a pragmatic and trusted adviser to our business and delivers prompt opinions.
Blair Scotland has extensive experience advising on workplace investigations and health and safety incidents.
Blair has strong knowledge and skills.
Rosalind Webby often advises employers on high-profile exits and terminations. She is also noted for her experience in industrial relations matters and investigations.
Rosalind is exceptional. She works very well with myself, my team and understands our organisation.
Rosalind is incredibly pragmatic.
Chloe Luscombe is noteworthy for her expertise in employment litigation and investigation cases. She attracts frequent mandates from clients in the private and public sectors. She is also equipped to advise on collective bargaining matters.
Chloe is pretty good. She is constructive and helpful.
Chloe is our main go-to lawyer. She provides great service and is very sophisticated.
David Traylor handles a broad range of employment and industrial relations disputes. He is sought after for his expertise in handling investigations.
He is exceptional to work with. He listens, provides great advice, options and recommendations, and has made himself available after hours.
His ability to relay technical advice in a non-technical manner enables him to build trust and confidence quickly. David is extremely responsive and has an open and engaging manner.