Working with the law for you | Problem-solving | Advocacy
About Me
I enjoy working with clients to protect and promote their interests. My focus is on your objectives, problem-solving, and strategy that’s right for you.
I advise clients and I also provide representation when that is needed. I am an effective and experienced advocate, in direct negotiation, mediation or in court.
I work for public sector organisations, companies, and individuals. I have over 16 years’ experience as a lawyer. Before starting my own practice I was a partner at a boutique litigation firm. I also worked for many years in a senior role at a national law firm.
Areas of Law
Employment
All aspects of employment law, including personal grievances, breach of contract claims, disciplinary investigations, restructurings, medical issues, and performance management.
Health & Safety
Advice on health and safety obligations, representation in WorkSafe investigations, defence counsel in WorkSafe prosecutions.
Human Rights
Discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, and other human rights matters.
Judicial review, and other civil litigation
Challenging and defending decisions made by officials and public organisations, accident
compensation reviews and appeals, and contract claims.
Privacy and official information
Advice on Privacy Act and Official Information Act rights and obligations, information requests, claims for breach of privacy, Human Rights Review Tribunal cases and Ombudsman complaints.
Education
Advice for tertiary institutions and students on rights and obligations under the Education Act and
other education-related law.
I may also be able to assist with other matters. Please call or email me and we can discuss.
Fees
My objective is to provide high value at a reasonable price. I am happy to discuss rates with you and options for fees. I am also a civil legal aid provider.
Languages
I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Contact me
Phone
Address
Level 4
186 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington
6011