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Buddle Findlay regularly supports public and private sector clients in employment litigation. The firm is also well-versed in advising on workplace investigations, restructurings, collective bargaining and pension scheme matters. The practice is overseen by Peter Chemis, Sherridan Cook, Hamish Kynaston  and Susan Rowe. Chemis is regularly instructed by government departments whilst Rowe, Cook and Kynaston are seasoned litigators. Shaun Brookes is experienced in health and safety matters. Mere King became a judge of the Employment Court in August 2023.

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Key clients

  • New Zealand Customs Service
  • One New Zealand Group Limited
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Work highlights

  • Successfully represented One New Zealand Group Limited in the Employment Relations Authority in relation to a personal grievance claim arising out of the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination policy during the pandemic.
  • Represented Customs in the Employment Relations Authority and on appeal in the Employment Court in relation to proceedings brought by an unvaccinated border employee.
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