Employment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 4
Email address
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+64 9 303 2019About
Provided by DLA Piper New Zealand
You can learn more about our practice at dlapiper.com.
Chambers Review
DLA Piper New Zealand represents the New Zealand arm of a global firm known for its practical expertise in the employment aspects of international acquisitions and divestments. The practice advises on outsourcing agreements and the transfer of staff across jurisdictions, handling contentious matters such as personal grievances and disciplinary actions for long-term clients. The team is also skilled in reviewing employment documentation and adapting to local legislative changes regarding health and safety compliance and industrial relations. The firm handles both domestic and cross-border matters, notably for clients from the insurance and healthcare sectors, but also for Auckland Council, Harrison Grierson and Tiffany & Co.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised BlackRock on the acquisition of solarZero by GRP III NZ Bidco, with its employment team advising on related employment issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper are very well informed and able to translate this into pragmatic opinions and advice."
"The team has consistently demonstrated a strong command of the subject matter and the ability to analyse intricate legal issues."
"DLA Piper are very well informed and able to translate this into pragmatic opinions and advice."
"The team has consistently demonstrated a strong command of the subject matter and the ability to analyse intricate legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Laura Scampion heads the practice and has considerable experience advising international clients on a number of issues, including outsourcing, restructures, industrial relations, misconduct and personal grievances.
"Laura is excellent. She is clearly a leader in her field, and we have high trust in her. She works well with our team and we enjoy a very strong relationship with her and her team."
"Laura is a stand-out in so many ways. She is relatable, knowledgeable, pragmatic and just a really nice person. I really enjoy working with her."