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Employment - New Zealand

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hesketh Henry is valued for its capability in the fields of restructuring, employee agreements and compliance matters for large national unions and businesses. The practice frequently assists clients with employee relations and health and safety matters. The team focuses on the early resolution of disputes, assisting with performance and disciplinary matters, as well as in contentious matters before the Employment Relations Authority and courts.

Work Highlights

  • Hesketh Henry advised the Restaurant Association of New Zealand in respect of its obligations under the Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022, following a union application for a Fair Pay Agreement.

Strengths

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I find their advice pragmatic and real and it doesn't go down alleyways which involve cost and no good outcomes.

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Asia-Pacific

We have always had dedicated and knowledgeable service, no matter who we deal with. The service we receive is always second to none, all the while being dedicated to timely response and outcomes. 

Employment respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Jim Roberts
3
Jim Roberts
3
Band 3
Jim Roberts is co-head of the practice and has extensive experience across the full range of employment law, being particularly noted for his expertise in collective bargaining and compliance with the Holidays Act.

Jim provides excellent technical knowledge, delivered in an understandable and practical way. He can be trusted on any employment issue.

He maintains astonishing detail about precedents that are relevant to the matters we are dealing with, which adds real richness to the conversations we have.

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Alison Maelzer
4
Alison Maelzer
4
Band 4
Alison Maelzer advises a number of large companies on a wide array of issues, including compliance, collective bargaining, disciplinary processes and health and safety.

Her down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach is what we appreciate the most.

Alison is great to work with. She has a very good understanding of our business, is always very responsive and offers good solutions.

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Jodi Sharman
4
Jodi Sharman
4
Band 4

Jodi Sharman assists on a wide range of employment matters and is particularly noted for her litigation experience. She has considerable expertise in handling disciplinary processes and cases arising from dismissals and corporate restructurings.

Jodi Sharman's knowledge of our business is detailed. I appreciate that she will usually offer a couple of options for how we approach a situation, outlining the risks with each.

Jodi is a delight to work with. She is super-smart and able to comprehend issues and link them to our business culture and capability. I love her ability to teach and grow her customers.

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Jim Roberts
3
Jim Roberts
3
Band 3
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Alison Maelzer
4
Alison Maelzer
4
Band 4
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Jodi Sharman
4
Jodi Sharman
4
Band 4
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