Dentons New Zealand represents clients in a range of disputes, including health & safety, unfair dismissal and restrictive covenant claims. The firm also possesses expertise in running investigations and advising on Holidays Act matters. James Warren leads the practice, advising on whistleblowing, fraud and compliance matters. Charlotte Parkhill, an expert on the Holidays Act, is a noted member of the team. Renee Butler represents clients in mediations and litigation. Greg Cain is well-versed in health & safety issues.
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Témoignages
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‘The employment team at Dentons are extremely experienced in all facets of NZ employment law and health and safety. They provide robust advice that is also commercial and pragmatic and fit for clients' business culture and context.’
‘What I like about Charlotte Parkhill's approach is that it is clear and to the point, well backed up through case law and her vast experience, and I am able to talk through options with her and how they will work in my business context.'
‘Greg Cain is calm and methodical but also very knowledgeable.’
‘It is very a much a collaborative approach with the needs of the client foremost and no sense of one-upmanship or individual glory. The advice is always comprehensive, pragmatic, and extraordinarily timely.’
‘Greg Cain's depth and breadth of knowledge and his advocacy are excellent.’
‘All team members I have worked with have been responsive and supportive.’
Clients clés
- Harcourts
- Brightwater Engineering Limited
- Department of Corrections
- Rescare Homes Trust
- Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children)
- Ministry of Social Development
Points forts
- Representing 19 former employees of MediaWorks Radio Limited regarding their termination of employment following the closure of TODAY FM.
- Acting for Harcourts in injunction proceedings in the High Court, seeking to enforce confidential information, non-solicitation and non-compete obligations on four real estate agents who departed for a competitor with their manager.
- Acting for Brightwater in a health and safety prosecution by WorkSafe New Zealand, relating to a flashover incident that occurred when an electrician was replacing fuse equipment at the Devonport Naval Base, resulting in the electrician suffering burns that required hospitalisation.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
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Renee Butler
James Warren
Responsable de la pratique
James Warren
Autres avocats clés
Greg Cain; Charlotte Parkhill; Renee Butler