Employment

Simpson Grierson is a skilled team offering strong representation to clients across the full breadth of employment matters. The team handles employee termination cases and is commended for its handling of industrial relations matters, including unionised employee pay disputes. The firm advises boards, CEOs and public sector clients on senior executive restructuring, health and safety, and due diligence. The practice boasts a superb litigation offering at all levels of the employment court system and is well respected for its work handling Holidays Act matters.

"Simpson Grierson leads in business advocacy in this space and has a wealth of exposure to the employment judiciary and current case law developments."

"They are able to work through complex issues in a systematic and pragmatic manner and provide advice that allows the business to make the best decision based on the circumstances and level of risk."

Simpson Grierson advised Westpac on a wide range of employment matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, Holidays Act issues, as well as collective bargaining-related matters.

Phillipa Muir has extensive experience acting for prominent public and private sector clients in high-profile litigation matters as well as providing strategic advice on investigations, collective bargaining and senior executive issues. "Phillipa is at the top of her game."

Rebecca Rendle often advises on industrial relations and employment disputes, including investigations and personal grievance claims. "Rebecca always provides exceptional service and has a high level of commercial understanding." "Rebecca always keeps a calm, cool head. She is exceedingly knowledgeable about the law, approaches things in a pragmatic way and is accustomed to the nuances of our organisation."

Bronwyn Heenan is based in Wellington and is recognised for her experience across a range of employment matters, including health and safety, terminations, industrial relations and restructurings. "Bronnwyn has a particularly pragmatic, commercial approach." "She is a trusted business partner who always delivers for us."

John Rooney is well respected in the market for both employment and workplace health and safety matters. He advises on issues concerning non-compliance, investigations and disciplinary procedures as well as litigation matters. "John is great at explaining and has an ability to convey those concepts easily." "John takes time to understand what we are trying to achieve and provides sound, well-informed guidance based on managing our risk appropriately."