Experienced and Effective Employment Lawyer
Phil is very experienced in employment law. Having acted for both employers (be they large corporations, national charities, or small businesses) and employees, Phil understands how both sides think.
He draws upon this knowledge when it comes to finding solutions to problems that arise in employment relationships. The great majority of his cases settle at or before mediation, meaning a quick and satisfactory conclusion for clients.
Legal costs are often met as part of settlement.
Call Phil on (04) 499 7378 to speak to him today.

Get in contact for help with your unfair dismissal or personal grievance
If you’re unsure whether or not you require legal assistance, or how Phil can help, you can arrange for a free initial consultation.
Phil provides friendly, accessible legal services and advice. Make an informed decision with the help of someone who understands both your experience and your rights.
Call Phil on (04) 499 7378 to speak to him today.
Employment/Criminal Matters
Sometimes employment and criminal law can overlap. Having spent over 30 years investigating and defending criminal cases, Phil has experience like few others when it comes to an overlap in these jurisdictions.
Just check his references for evidence from previous clients who have found themselves in the most difficult of circumstances. He has dealt with many such cases and has achieved good results for his clients. Sometimes it’s to prove the employee is innocent; other times, it’s a damage-limitation exercise; but it’s always a good idea to contact Phil for a chat prior to meeting anyone, saying anything, or signing anything.
If you have been accused of criminal behaviour in the context of the workplace, call Phil for an obligation-free consultation.
Likewise, if you are an employer and you suspect a staff member (or members) of criminal activity either at work or outside of work and you want to know how to best proceed, call Phil.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT PHIL

Iconic National Corporate
Hone Karitane
Senior Manager

Iconic National Corporate
Hone Karitane
Senior Manager

National Financial Group
Scarlett Johnston,
Senior Manager,

David G* Khandallah Wellington *Name changed to protect identity

Atul Patel was charged with theft from his employer, and was dismissed from his job.

Crystal Laulu

JW Occupational Therapist

DB Senior manager in a multi-national NZ company

Jay Pereira

Team Leader Health Services

Tim Coker (former) Central Regional Manager

Jane Packer | General Manager – Wellington

Ann Maxwell

Cherry Turnbull

Andrea Sarney

Karen Albert

Greg Sandbrook

Jim Moriarty

Petra Anderson

Andrea F*

Grieg Elder

Pierre Marchant

Amanda McGeorge

Jennifer, Clerical

John Carpenter

Alison McLeod – Director (McLeod Hart Law Ltd)

Deb K, Engineer

M R Singh, Business Development Manager

Senior Project Advisor (Autonomous Crown Entity)

Janine Butcher (Former senior executive of large international company)

Anna N – National Operations Manager

Darline Simmons – Former Senior Executive at a national tertiary education institution

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