Employment - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
SBM Legal is a highly recommended specialist employment law firm offering seasoned practitioners for all possible issues and matters in the sector. The firm's particular areas of expertise include guiding clients through unfair dismissal claims, post-employment restraint, WorkSafe investigations, payments and compliance. The team has a wealth of experience acting for both employers and employees, including large corporates and public sector entities.
Strengths
"SBM Legal is always responsive and has even had urgent work turned around over a weekend or in the evening when it was necessary."
"I will always hear back from the team within two hours of contacting them about an issue. All advice given is focused on achieving the best commercial outcome."
Work Highlights
SBM Legal defended Te Whatu Ora Health against a claim of unjustified dismissal brought by a psychiatric assistant.
Notable Practitioners
Penny Swarbrick enjoys a strong reputation for her impressive track record in employment disputes and has extensive experience advising large corporates on compliance, industrial relations matters and restructuring. "Penny is the best employment lawyer I have ever worked with. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone who asks for a recommendation."
