Routinely engaged in cutting-edge matters across the banking, education, health, and sports industries, among others, Simpson Grierson is led by Auckland-based Rebecca Rendle; she is acclaimed for her work in all facets of employment law, from personal grievance claims, holiday pay, and disciplinary processes, through to collective bargaining and restructurings. Phillipa Muir is a further standout name and holds a number of first-of-their-kind cases under her belt, including the first employment law case before the Supreme Court. John Rooney, qualified in both UK and New Zealand law, is a leader in respect of employment-related mediation, while Bronwyn Heenan is a key port of call for several notable public sector clients.
Testimonials
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‘Very responsive and knowledgeable. We have reached a resolution on some long-standing issues, thanks to SG's involvement.'
'As they have been our legal representation for a number of years, their knowledge of our organisation, industry and historical issues is superb, and we rely on them for this.’
Key clients
- Chorus New Zealand Limited
- Department of Corrections
Work highlights
- Acting for the Ministry of education on bargaining three Collective Agreements for Primary Principals.
- Represented Fonterra Brands (New Zealand) Limited in defending an application brought by an employee to determine the lawfulness of FBNZ directing employees to use biometrics for time and attendance.