At Russell McVeagh, key pillars of the practice encompass union-related affairs, including related disputes, senior executive departures, health and safety issues, and employment-related regulation. The practice is fronted from Auckland by Kylie Dunn, whose track record spans collective bargaining, industrial action, professional misconduct, business sales, and personal grievances. Dunn is supported by Emma Peterson, who is praised as an ‘exceptional employment lawyer'.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Capability is second-to-none. The employment law team are commercially astute and provide operationally feasible options to our complex business.'
'Having an in-house legal team, we are not after the run of the mill basic advice and Russell McVeagh always delivers advice on complex matters with options that we can realistically implement.'
‘Emma Peterson is an exceptional employment practitioner. She is always pragmatic in her advice and understands the needs of our business. She breaks down complex legal concepts into easily digestible pieces that our business can understand and provides practical, commercially appropriate options and recommendations.'
- 'Emma Peterson is always available to pick up the phone and chat. She is responsive. She knows her area of expertise well.'
‘The team works together well, interchangeable from a customer perspective. Depth of experience in the industry and our company are a major benefit.’
‘Extremely experienced and knowledgeable, responses are usually immediate given vast knowledge base and ability to quickly get to the core legal issues.'
'Very efficient, relevant and pragmatic.'
'Both Kylie Dunn and Emma Peterson are outstanding in the 15 years plus we have been dealing with them.'
Key clients
- SkyCity Entertainment Group
- Tasman Cargo Airlines
- Fisher Funds
- HungryPanda
- High Performance Sport NZ
- Revex Piling Limited
- Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd
- Sanford
- Uber
- McCain
- Skyline Enterprises
Work highlights
- Advising Fisher Funds on its purchase of Kiwi Wealth for NZ$310m and related integration matters.
- Representing Uber in its appeal of the classification of drivers as either employees or independent contractors.
- Representing Tasman Cargo Airlines in disciplinary processes with two pilots who were terminated for failing to follow lawful and reasonable directions in relation to health and safety.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kylie Dunn