Simpson Grierson acts as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for its clients, handling day-to-day advisory matters as well as litigation, industrial relations, investigations and health & safety matters. The firm is particularly well-versed in providing employment advice in the banking, education, health and sports sectors. The ’calm and collected’ Rebecca Rendle spearheads the team, advising on collective bargaining, restructuring and holiday pay issues. Phillipa Muir is a seasoned litigator with experience in the Supreme Court. John Rooney specialises in health & safety matters. Bronwyn Heenan is regularly instructed by local and government departments. In January 2024, Rachael Judge was made partner.
Testimonials
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‘Available, and awesome strategy advice.’
‘Rebecca Rendle is excellent to work with.’
Key clients
- Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora
- University of Auckland
Work highlights
- Acted for Health NZ in urgent proceedings responding to a data breach concerning sensitive, personal and confidential health information.
- Represented the University of Auckland in a three week hearing on the Employment Court in November last year, involving novel claims raised by a high-profile employee.