Below is a list of the top and leading Employment Lawyers in Wellington. To help you find the best Employment Lawyers located near you in Wellington we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Wellington’s Best Employment Lawyers:
The top rated Employment Lawyers in Wellington are:
- Charles McGuinness – McGuinness Employment Law
- Johanna Drayton – Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law
- Phil Mitchell, Employment Lawyers
- Barbara Buckett – BuckettLaw
- Matt Belesky – BuckettLaw
Charles McGuinness – McGuinness Employment Law
Charles McGuinness can provide legal advice and assistance to both employees and employers. He can help with disciplinary processes, agreements & contracts, investigations, performance management, personal grievances, restructures and redundancy processes, settlements & exit packages, workplace bullying & harassment, health & safety, collective bargaining, confidential information & trade secrets, disciplinary processes, and employment rights. The employment law expert is a principal partner at McGuinness Employment Law, a Wellington-based law firm. His areas of expertise include mediation and settlement negotiation for employment management and employment law-related cases. He is an active member of the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators (AAWI).
Products/Services:
Performance Management, Personal Grievances, Restructures and Redundancy Processes, Settlements & Exit Packages, Workplace Bullying & Harassment, Health & Safety, Employment Rights, Disciplinary Processes, Employment Agreements & Contracts
LOCATION:
Address: Level 8/22-28 Willeston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Phone: (442) 120-024
Website: www.mcguinnesslaw.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value.” –Marlon D.
Johanna Drayton – Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law
Johanna Drayton obtained her educational qualifications from the University of Canterbury where she gained her BA and LLB degree with distinction. She brought along with her more than 25 years of employment law expertise when she joined the Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law in Wellington, New Zealand. This includes past work experiences in huge law firms named DLA Piper and Parker & Associates. She has a main focus on employment law matters especially workplace investigations. The New Zealand-based lawyer has completed the Workplace Investigators training and now has an AWI-CH certification for investigators. She is a member of various professional bodies like the New Zealand Law Society Employment Law Committee (Wellington Branch), the New Zealand Law Society, and Wellington Women Lawyers’ Association and the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators (AAWI).
Products/Services:
Collective Bargaining, Dismissals & Post Employment Issues, Disciplinary Processes Reviews & Investigations, Employment Agreements Contracts& Policies, Health and Safety at Work Act, Holidays Act & Parental Leave Act Independent Investigations, OIA & Privacy in Employment Matters, Performance Management, Personal Grievances & Dispute Resolution, Recruitment & Contractual Arrangements, Restructuring Processes, Redundancy
LOCATION:
Address: 99 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6146
Phone: (445) 504-060
Website: www.ddelaw.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Nice offices. Excellent staff.” –M. Trail
Phil Mitchell, Employment Lawyers
Phil Mitchell obtained his educational qualifications in 1997 and immediately commenced with a career focused on employment law. He has worked for law firms based in Wellington, Nelson, and Europe which equipped him with a deeper understanding of all fields of employment law. The employment lawyer pursued independent practice in 2003 and has since specialized in personal grievances, employment disputes, employment agreement, employment rights and compliance. He has assisted employees, non-government organizations, and small to medium-sized businesses throughout the Wellington region of New Zealand.
Products/Services:
Personal Grievances Involving Unjustified & Unfair Dismissals, Redundancies, Other Employment Disputes
LOCATION:
Address: 5th Floor/24 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 997-378
Website: www.philmitchell.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Phil has consistently provided our firm with excellent advice on employment law. His advice has been both practical and effective, and when put into action resulted in excellent outcomes. Phil is personable and easy to relate to, and he has a good understanding of SMEs. This makes it much easier for our managers when they are dealing with difficult and sensitive issues. I would strongly recommend Phil to any other business.” –Laurence Sherriff
Barbara Buckett – BuckettLaw
Barbara Buckett is a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand with a particular interest in employment law. She has a law degree and extensive work experience focused on the technicalities surrounding employment law. The Wellington-based employment law specialist has previously worked as a senior staff solicitor, a senior legal analyst, and an office solicitor for a huge law firm, a public organization and a major union respectively before his shift to independent practice in 1998. Her core areas of expertise include employment relations, workplace matters, and human resource problems.
Products/Services:
Personal Grievance, Mediations, Restructuring & Redundancy, Performance Management & PIP, Disciplinary Processes, Investigations, Employment Agreements & Policy, 90 Day Trials, Health & Safety, Personal Grievance, Redundancy, Bullying & Harassment, Mediation, Contracts & Restraint of Trade
LOCATION:
Address: 1/309 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 728-600
Website: www.buckettlaw.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“I was advised by a friend to contact Barbara Buckett after an unexpected employment issue, and I have been impressed from the outset at the level of care that I have received from all of the team. From beginning to end, my contact with the office has been supportive and professional. I also had the pleasure of seeing Barbara “earn her money” and I can quite happily affirm that it was money well spent. For anyone needing an experienced and personable service, I would highly recommend without hesitation, Buckett Law.” –Kara Turfrey
Matt Belesky – BuckettLaw
Matt Belesky graduated from the Victoria University of Wellington in 2015 where he gained his commerce major in accounting and a law degree. That same year he joined the employment law team at BuckettLaw which is based in the capital city of New Zealand. His educational background in finance and commerce allows Matt to provide a practical approach to several issues. Matt’s areas of specialization include bullying, harassment, performance management, disciplinary issues, workplace investigations, health and safety, and organisational change processes. He can also act as the client’s representative in the Employment Court and Employment Relations Authority.
Products/Services:
Personal Grievance, Mediations, Restructuring & Redundancy, Performance Management & PIP, Disciplinary Processes, Investigations, Employment Agreements & Policy, 90 Day Trials, Health & Safety, Personal Grievance, Redundancy, Bullying & Harassment, Mediation, Contracts & Restraint of Trade
LOCATION:
Address: 1/309 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 728-600
Website: www.buckettlaw.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Sincere thanks to Barbara, Matt and Toby for their invaluable knowledge, support and expertise during a stressful three months. I would definitely recommend this team for any difficult employment-related matters. It is so important to seek professional help to get through to mediation and a successful resolution.” –Beverley Macris