Friendly, helpful and effective. I was able to move on after Phil quickly sorted my personal grievance against my former employer.
Pierre Marchant
I don’t know any other lawyer who answers his phone at the weekend or after hours. Being able to contact Phil when it suited me, was of great assistance.
Amanda McGeorge
Phil has a pragmatic and common-sense approach to employment issues that has certainly helped us resolve staff problems in a quick and effective manner.
Jennifer, Clerical
Phil was a rock when I was completely stressed out; he didn’t mind me crying in his office!
John Carpenter
Phil was personable and approachable. He provided good, common-sense advice that enabled us to resolve our employment problem quickly.
Alison McLeod – Director (McLeod Hart Law Ltd)
I was in a senior legal role with a large organisation. I came to see Phil when the relationship between myself and my employer became complex as a consequence of different expectations of what the role entailed. I instructed Phil to accompany me to a meeting to explore the possibility of resolving the conflict. I […]
Deb K, Engineer
Phil helped me through a crucial time in my employment situation. I came to him for assistance and advice with my employment issue, unsure what to do. He expertly laid out what options I had and how to proceed with these. Once I made my decision, he very efficiently and professionally wrapped up my situation […]
M R Singh, Business Development Manager
I was unfairly dismissed from my position from a major NZ corporate and Phil’s confidence in the strength of my case encouraged me to pursue the case. His communication was excellent and he provided reassurance during an uncertain time. The way he presented my case made the opposition speechless. Phil is an outstanding lawyer, his […]
Senior Project Advisor (Autonomous Crown Entity)
I would highly recommend Phil Mitchell for your employment related matter. Phil provided me with excellent legal advice, knowledge and expertise. My employment situation was complex and my work environment was layered with ongoing behavioural issues that were having an impact on my wellbeing and sense of self worth. It is easy to feel vulnerable […]
Janine Butcher (Former senior executive of large international company)
I approached Phil for urgent advice on an employment matter – I had recently (and unexpectedly!) been advised that my Senior Executive role was being restructured. Phil made time to meet with me as soon as possible and provided excellent strategic advice on what course of action to take. Once we agreed on the approach, […]

