Band 2
Provided by Penny Swarbrick
Specialist areas of practice:
Employment law
Health and safety
Privacy
Dispute resolution
As an employment law specialist for decades, Penny has advised and represented the full range of employers, including many of New Zealand’s largest corporates, as well as government departments and local government agencies, in all manner of employment law issues. She also regularly acts for executives and other individuals. Her practice covers both contentious and non-contentious issues, and includes collective bargaining, dispute resolution, restructuring, change management, investigations and litigation.
Penny has appeared in many leading cases during her career. She is widely regarded for not only her technical expertise but also her pragmatic advice, and her clients value her extensive insight into the practical implications of employment relationship problems.
Penny has been a regular presenter on employment law matters to the legal profession. She was a founding partner of SBM Legal, which, after 20 years as a specialist employment law firm, merged with Wynn Williams in 2025.
Provided by Chambers
Penny Swarbrick enjoys a strong reputation for her impressive track record in employment disputes, and has extensive experience in advising large corporates on compliance, industrial relations matters and restructuring.
Provided by Chambers
Penny is a powerhouse.
Penny Swarbrick offers exceptional knowledge of the sector and is extremely pragmatic.
Penny is a powerhouse.
Penny Swarbrick offers exceptional knowledge of the sector and is extremely pragmatic.