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Hesketh Henry Offices

Hesketh Henry
HSBC Tower, Level 14
188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
Visit website 64 9 375 8700 64 9 309 4494

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Hesketh Henry > The Legal 500 Rankings

New Zealand > Insurance Tier 2

Hesketh Henry is instructed by a broad swathe of clients, including underwriters and insurers in the marine, property, and professional indemnity spaces. The firm is sought after for its wide-ranging advice, from corporate and employment to regulatory and dispute resolution. Practice co-head Helen Macfarlane specialises in construction and property disputes and is experienced in practising in London and New York. Fellow co-head Christina Bryant is well-versed in professional indemnity matters. Stephanie Corban specialises in subrogated recoveries issues. In January 2024, Alan Sherlock stepped back to a consultancy role at the firm.

Practice head(s):

Helen Macfarlane; Christina Bryant

Other key lawyers:

Stephanie Corban; Charlotte Robertson

Testimonials

‘Advice is well considered and to the point, cutting out the noise of the disputes, a skill that is in short supply.’

‘Helen Mcfarlane is my choice of stand out partner. Has always been available, provides honest feedback on proposed actions and is not hesitant to raise concerns or disagree should she feel the need in her professional capacity.’

‘Hesketh Henry provide a prompt and professional service. Their overall knowledge of our product greatly assists with providing the best advice and outcomes for our company and our customers.’

‘Stephanie Corban acts with integrity at all times and ensures tasks are completed at the highest standard.’

‘Charlotte Robertson is excellent at building rapport and guiding our clients through what can be a very stressful investigation and/or prosecution. I am confident every time I engage Charlotte, I know that she will provide the best support to not only our client, but us as the insurer.’

Key clients

Suncorp Group New Zealand Ltd

Vero Insurance

AA Insurance

AIG Insurance

Chubb Insurance

Underwriting Agencies of New Zealand Ltd

Charterers P & I Club

Dual New Zealand Ltd

Ando Insurance

Compagnie Française D’Assurance Pour Le Commerce Extérieur

AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Work highlights

  • Defending AECOM’s Design JV in litigation concerning Transmission Gully, one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects, and seamlessly advising the Design JV on its rights and obligations under two project-specific PI policies.
  • Acting for Vero Insurance in High Court proceedings concerning a significant NZ$18m claim following fire damage to a very large aluminium extrusion plant.
  • Defended a law firm insured in High Court proceedings arising out of advice given to a prominent businessman.

New Zealand > Labour and employment Tier 2

Hesketh Henry advise corporates and unions on all aspects of employment advice, with expertise in compliance, negotiation and dispute resolution matters. The firm’s industry experience includes manufacturing, aviation, utilities and professional services. Practice co-head Jim Roberts acts before all levels of the justice system, appearing before the Privy Council and Court of Appeal. Fellow co-heads Alison Maelzer, who advises on health & safety, and Jodi Sharman, who supports employees, employers and unions.

Practice head(s):

Jim Roberts; Alison Maelzer; Jodi Sharman

Testimonials

‘Alison Maelzer is smart, responds quickly, is down to earth and approachable but also incredibly knowledgeable and professional.’

‘Hesketh Henry bring a strong relationship focus to their work and provide legally sound practical solutions to complex situations. They possess a great range of talented employment specialists and have great advocacy skills.’

‘They can be relied on to deliver.’

‘What makes Jim Roberts exceptional is his depth of knowledge and experience in employment law.’

‘Hesketh Henry is a great partner. The right balance between legal advice and understanding the commercial realities facing our business.’

‘Alison Maelzer is a trusted partner and feels like part of our team. ’

‘The team at Hesketh Henry are amazing to work with, incredibly responsive, very knowledgeable and have an in-depth understanding of our business which means when they represent us or offer advice, it is always valued.’

Key clients

Restaurant Association of New Zealand

Corrections Association of New Zealand

Metropolitan Glass & Glazing Ltd

Northpower Ltd

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Ltd

Aviation & Marine Engineers Association

InterMed Medical Ltd

ECL Group Ltd

German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Incorporated

Amy Tea Consulting Ltd

Behemoth Brewing Company Ltd

Construkt Architects Ltd

Travel Helpline Ltd

ProCare Network Ltd

GO Logistics Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, which represents the majority of restaurants and cafes in New Zealand, in relation to a union application for a Fair Pay Agreement.
  • Successfully defended the Corrections Association of New Zealand Inc from an application by the Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections to dismiss important proceedings in relation to staff safety in the Employment Court.
  • Advising Metropolitan Glass & Glazing Ltd on a wide range of employment matters.

New Zealand > Real estate and construction

A key port of call for property stakeholders and specialist subcontractors, Hesketh Henry  is geared to handle real estate acquisitions, disposals, and subdivisions. Nick Gillies and Glen Holm-Hansen co-lead the firm’s construction team from Auckland, and Hansen specialises in construction litigation. Other key members of the team include Sarah Holderness, who frequently drafts construction contracts. Robert Berry and Brian Coburn jointly lead the firm’s real estate team, Berry is vastly experienced in ground leases, while Coburn handles property acquisitions.

Practice head(s):

Nick Gillies; Glen Holm-Hansen; Robert Berry; Brian Coburn

Other key lawyers:

Sarah Holderness; Barret Blaylock; Richard Chen; James Lewis; Helen Macfarlane; Ariana Stuart

Testimonials

‘They have broad industry experience.’

‘People make the difference – Robert Berry in particular provides sound, solution based advice’

Key clients

BW Group

Kahawai Point Developments Ltd

Octagon Developments Ltd

Octagon (Terrace Management) Ltd

The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland

Airedale Property Trust

New Zealand Methodist Trust Association

Synergy Properties

The Palms Lifestyle Village Ltd

Pinefarm 25 Joint Venture

22 Terrace Investment Ltd

Speldhurst Country Estate Ltd

Richmond Villas Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acting for Kahawai Point Developments Ltd on all legal aspects of a greenfields development of 800+ lots.
  • Advised 22 Terrace Investment Limited on the acquisition of 22 The Terrace Wellington, a 12-level commercial office building which is leased to multiple Government and corporate entities.
  • Acting for The Palms Lifestyle Village in the ongoing development of a greenfield site and its retirement village operations.

New Zealand > Transport (rail, road, air and sea) Tier 2

‘With extensive global expertise’, Hesketh Henry specialises in shipping and maritime law. In addition to its experience within New Zealand, the firm is qualified to advise on English law contracts within the maritime space. Commercial vessel owners and operators, shipyards, shipbrokers, port agents, and insurers instruct the firm, coming from across the world. The team is overseen by Auckland-based Simon Cartwright, who represents clients in international arbitrations relating to maritime law. Alan Sherlock, who has taken on a consultancy position at the firm as of January 2024, focuses on maritime insurance issues. Colin Hunter bolsters the firm’s maritime insurance expertise, with experience in cross-border claims.

Practice head(s):

Simon Cartwright

Other key lawyers:

Alan Sherlock; Colin Hunter

Testimonials

‘Excellent. Very experienced in their field, with extensive global expertise. Very easy to work with and good communicators – efficient and responsive.’

‘Simon Cartwright is very good to deal with and has a lot of experience. Provides practical and commercially useful advice, on time.’

‘Hesketh Henry are a professional legal team who are very proficient and expert in their field.’

‘The team led by Simon Cartwright and Colin Hunter are experts in their field and have excellent knowledge in marine laws locally and internationally.’

Key clients

Charterers P & I Club

Maritime Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd

Mediterranean Shipping Co

Vero Marine

AECOM New Zealand

CFGC Forest Managers (NZ) Ltd

ADM International SARL

Marnco Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for CFGC Forest Managers (NZ) Ltd in a matter attracting media attention, successfully arresting a vessel and securing orders allowing discharge of the cargo preservation and inspection of evidence.
  • Assisting ADM International SARL with a charter party dispute presently in proceedings in London, and protecting its position vis-à-vis the guarantor in New Zealand proceedings.
  • Assisted Maritime Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd  with successfully obtaining a permanent anti-suit injunction in respect of a certain vessel, understood to be the first successful anti-suit injunction in New Zealand to enforce an arbitration agreement.

New Zealand > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

Seeing recent growth in instructions in the sub-sea cable and telecoms sector, Hesketh Henry advises a broad range of clients, including those within the forestry, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, IT, and healthcare sectors. The firm is adept at cross-border matters, with a specialism in supply-chain commercial agreements. Led by Kate Telford, who regularly advises on the acquisition and disposal of businesses, the team is also home to the ‘fantastic’ Erich Bachmann, an expert in matters relating to Germany. Julika Wahlmann-Smith bolsters the firm’s expertise in advising foreign investors from Germany.

Practice head(s):

Kate Telford

Other key lawyers:

Erich Bachmann; Julika Wahlmann-Smith; Ben Hickson

Testimonials

‘Hesketh Henry provide a very good balance of legal advice which is tempered by the commercial reality of the situation.’

‘Great balance between being small enough that we feel important to them while having all of the required resources we need.’

‘Julika Wahlmann-Smith understands our business and provides advice accordingly.’

‘Erich Bachmann is fantastic.’

‘I think their culture is what makes them unique. Their ability to work together across functions, in a manner that allows you to receive a seamless experience.’

‘Attention to detail. Expert knowledge. Personal delivery of service to clients. Professional approach. Strong reputation in industry.’

‘Friendly, easy to work with, professional, care about people.’

Key clients

Altus NZ Ltd

AECOM New Zealand Ltd

BW Group

Compagnie Française d’Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur

Dominion Constructors Ltd

Independent Timber Merchants Co-operative Ltd

InterMed Medical Ltd

Jennian Holdings Ltd

Juken New Zealand Ltd

Altano Gruppe GmbH

NCR (NZ) Corporation

Vestner Aufzuge GmbH and subsidiaries

Damerell Group Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acted in the sale of all shares in Wine-searcher Ltd to a new entity incorporated in New Zealand by a large United States alcohol supplier.
  • Acted for InterMed Medical Ltd in its acquisition of a medical product supply business.
  • Advised Damerell Group, a prominent Auckland residential property group, on structuring and the sale of the property management arm of its business.

New Zealand > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Hesketh Henry represents clients in construction, insurance, transport, employment, and property disputes. The firm is able to leverage its partner’s experience within the UK, US, and Middle East to advise on multi-jurisdictional disputes. Jodi Sharman and construction litigation specialist Glen Holm-Hansen lead the team. Christina Bryant is another key name within the team, advising on regulatory investigations within the property and insurance sectors.

Practice head(s):

Jodi Sharman; Glen Holm-Hansen

Other key lawyers:

Christina Bryant; Helen Macfarlane; Ariana Stuart

Testimonials

‘Christina Bryant is outstanding and industrious.’

‘Glen Holm-Hansen is hard working and widely experienced in the industry.’

Key clients

Vero Insurance

Juken New Zealand Ltd

AECOM

Charterers P&I Club

Form Building & Developments

The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland

Russell Group

McConnell Dowell

XPO Exhibitions Ltd

Vestner NZ Ltd

Vestner Aufzuege GmbH

Gensler

SRG Global

AIG Insurance

Work highlights

  • Defended Juken New Zealand Ltd successfully in proceedings that reached the Supreme Court involving complex issues relating to technical standards, regulatory controls and consumer protection legislation, and issues relating to causation and quantification of loss.
  • Acting for The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland in proceedings for possession of land following non-payment of rent, cancellation of the lease and payment of outstanding sums.
  • Acting for Vero Insurance in proceedings concerning significant fire damage following hot works.

Hesketh Henry > Firm Profile

Hesketh Henry is a premium sector specialist commercial law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand.  We offer comprehensive legal services to a diverse range of domestic and international clients.  We specialise in sectors including construction, insurance, real estate, forestry, insolvency, trade and transport, employment, health and safety, and private wealth.

Hesketh Henry’s main areas of practice:

Corporate and Commercial

Specialist advice on a wide range of legal issues, across a broad spectrum of industries.

We assist with routine corporate compliance matters through to complex commercial issues.  We have a strong track record of assisting overseas investors in investing and conducting business in New Zealand. As a full-service commercial law firm we are big enough to have the resources required for major challenges, urgent issues and fast-moving opportunities.

Construction

One of the largest and most experienced specialist construction teams in the industry.

We act in all areas of construction law, including procurement and contract advice as well as all manner of disputes ranging from the tender period through to the post construction stage and including negotiated solutions, adjudications, ADR and proceedings.

Disputes

Regularly instructed to act on significant and highly specialised litigation, and scale to accommodate the most complex instructions.

We appear at all levels of the court system and in arbitration.  Our sector-specific approach allows us to provide specialised advice for contentious matters in targeted industries including construction, insurance, trade and transport, employment, property and trusts.

Employment

Substantial experience in all aspects of employment advisory, compliance, negotiation and dispute resolution work.

We advise employers, employees, and unions in virtually all sectors and industries.

Health and Safety

Compliance advice, advice on specific issues and onsite training and support for our clients.  We also assist our clients with mandatory notifications and investigations to lower the risk of prosecution or enforcement action. If charges are laid, we appear in Court as defence counsel, negotiate with the prosecution and can apply for enforceable undertakings.

Insolvency and Restructuring

A wealth of experience both domestically and internationally in dealing with legal issues associated with distressed entities: liquidations, receiverships and other formal procedures; Director’s duties and personal liabilities; lending arrangements and security protection; enforcing debt; commercial leasing issues; trust assets and protection; and business advice.

Insurance

Leading insurance law firm.

We advise and advocate across a comprehensive spectrum of issues, including coverage, business interruption, cyber, professional indemnity, health and safety, and regulatory matters. We have a strong recoveries and settlement practice.  We regularly appear at every level of the civil courts, as well as in ADR.  We have represented clients before numerous specialist tribunals and regulatory bodies, including Royal Commissions of Inquiry, the Human Rights Review Tribunal, the Insurance and Savings Ombudsman and professional societies and disciplinary bodies.

Māori Business

Comprehensive legal support tailored to the specific needs of Iwi and Māori entities.

We offer expert advice on pre- and post-treaty settlement transactions, governance, joint venture and limited liability structuring and property law.  Our expertise includes all aspects of land law, commercial contracts, construction projects, forestry, insurance, employment, health and safety, and litigation.

Private Wealth

One of the largest private wealth teams in New Zealand, and a recognised leader in private wealth law.

Our main point of difference is a genuine specialisation in this area that many large and more general commercial firms do not realistically offer.  We are also unique in that we combine a depth of expertise in both contentious and non-contentious areas of private wealth law.

The firm’s heritage goes back to 1865 and we have a significant number of second and third generation family clients.  We are very proud to have maintained these clients over the last 160 years.

Property

Specialised expertise across all areas of property law.

We work with a wide range of property stakeholders encompassing first-home buyers through to retirement village operators, sophisticated commercial and overseas investors, and large non-government entities with extensive holdings like church and iwi (Māori tribal) organisations.  Some of our current institutional clients have been using our services for over a century.

Trade and Transport

One of New Zealand’s small number of recognised specialist firms, and the only one licenced to provide specialist maritime law expertise on English law contracts.

We act in all areas of trade and transport law, and our practice comprises a mix of wide-ranging disputes: charterparties, build/repair, vessel arrest, cargo, collision and grounding, and marine insurance and transactional matters like ship building contracts, charterparties and finance.

 

 

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Disputes/Construction Nick Gillies [email protected]
Trade and Transpor/Maritimet Simon Cartwright [email protected]
Property Robert Berry [email protected]
Property Brian Coburn [email protected]
Property/Maori Business Barret Blaylock [email protected]
Employment/Health & Safety Alison Maelzer [email protected]
Employment/Health & Safety Jim Roberts [email protected]
Employment Jodi Sharman [email protected]
High Net Worth/Private Wealth Emma Tonkin [email protected]
High Net Worth/Private Wealth Mary Joy Simpson [email protected]
High Net Worth/Private Wealth/Corporate and Commercial John Kirkwood [email protected]
Corporate and Commercial Ben Hickson [email protected]
Corporate and Commercial Kate Telford [email protected]
Corporate and Commercial Erich Bachmann [email protected]
Corporate and Commercial Julika Wahlmann-Smith [email protected]
Disputes/Insurance/Construction Christina Bryant [email protected]
Disputes/Insurance/Construction Helen Mcfarlane [email protected]
Disputes/Insurance Melissa Russell [email protected]
Disputes/Construction/Insolvency Glen Holm-Hansen [email protected]

Meet The Team(s)

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Erich Bachmann photo Mr Erich Bachmann Erich is a senior partner of the firm. He has more than… View Profile
Robert Berry photo Mr Robert Berry Robert is a Partner in the Commercial Property team at Hesketh Henry.  … View Profile
Barret Blaylock photo Mr Barret Blaylock Barret is a Partner in our Commercial Property Team.   View Profile
Christina Bryant photo Mrs Christina Bryant Christina joined Hesketh Henry in 2003, following postgraduate study and practice in… View Profile
Simon Cartwright photo Mr Simon Cartwright Simon is a partner at Hesketh Henry and is a transport and… View Profile
Brian Coburn photo Mr Brian Coburn Brian is a partner who practices in the commercial property sector. He… View Profile
Nick Gillies photo Mr Nick Gillies Nick Gillies is a leading construction lawyer in New Zealand and the managing… View Profile
Ben Hickson photo Mr Ben Hickson Ben is a partner in Hesketh Henry’s corporate and commercial team.  He… View Profile
Glen Holm-Hansen photo Mr Glen Holm-Hansen Glen Holm-Hansen is a construction disputes specialist and leads the firm’s construction… View Profile
John Kirkwood photo Mr John Kirkwood John is a highly experienced commercial and trust lawyer.  He has a… View Profile
Helen Macfarlane photo Ms Helen Macfarlane Helen is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. She… View Profile
Alison Maelzer photo Mrs Alison Maelzer Alison Maelzer is a Partner at Hesketh Henry, with over 20 years of… View Profile
Jim Roberts photo Mr Jim Roberts Jim Roberts is a Partner at Hesketh Henry, with over 30 years of… View Profile
Jodi Sharman photo Mrs Jodi Sharman Jodi is a specialist employment lawyer who works with employees, employers, and… View Profile
Mary Joy Simpson photo Mrs Mary Joy Simpson Mary Joy is a specialist in complex estate and trust planning.  Her… View Profile
Kate Telford photo Ms Kate Telford Kate is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team. Kate’s principal… View Profile
Emma Tonkin photo Mrs Emma Tonkin Emma Tonkin leads Hesketh Henry’s Private Wealth Team.  She specialises in private… View Profile
Julika Wahlmann-Smith photo Mrs Julika Wahlmann-Smith Julika is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Team. Julika’s experience… View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 58

Languages

English
German
Spanish
French

Memberships

ADVOC
Lawlink
NZGCC(German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Inc.)
GALA
IPBA (International Pacific Bar Association)

Other

Contacts : Kerry Browne (general manager [email protected])
Contacts : [email protected]

Hesketh Henry > Firm Profile

Hesketh Henry is a premium sector specialist commercial law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand.  We offer comprehensive legal services to a diverse range of domestic and international clients.  We specialise in sectors including construction, insurance, real estate, forestry, insolvency, trade and transport, employment, health and safety, and private wealth.

Hesketh Henry’s main areas of practice:

Corporate and Commercial

Specialist advice on a wide range of legal issues, across a broad spectrum of industries.

We assist with routine corporate compliance matters through to complex commercial issues.  We have a strong track record of assisting overseas investors in investing and conducting business in New Zealand. As a full-service commercial law firm we are big enough to have the resources required for major challenges, urgent issues and fast-moving opportunities.

Construction

One of the largest and most experienced specialist construction teams in the industry.

We act in all areas of construction law, including procurement and contract advice as well as all manner of disputes ranging from the tender period through to the post construction stage and including negotiated solutions, adjudications, ADR and proceedings.

Disputes

Regularly instructed to act on significant and highly specialised litigation, and scale to accommodate the most complex instructions.

We appear at all levels of the court system and in arbitration.  Our sector-specific approach allows us to provide specialised advice for contentious matters in targeted industries including construction, insurance, trade and transport, employment, property and trusts.

Employment

Substantial experience in all aspects of employment advisory, compliance, negotiation and dispute resolution work.

We advise employers, employees, and unions in virtually all sectors and industries.

Health and Safety

Compliance advice, advice on specific issues and onsite training and support for our clients.  We also assist our clients with mandatory notifications and investigations to lower the risk of prosecution or enforcement action. If charges are laid, we appear in Court as defence counsel, negotiate with the prosecution and can apply for enforceable undertakings.

Insolvency and Restructuring

A wealth of experience both domestically and internationally in dealing with legal issues associated with distressed entities: liquidations, receiverships and other formal procedures; Director’s duties and personal liabilities; lending arrangements and security protection; enforcing debt; commercial leasing issues; trust assets and protection; and business advice.

Insurance

Leading insurance law firm.

We advise and advocate across a comprehensive spectrum of issues, including coverage, business interruption, cyber, professional indemnity, health and safety, and regulatory matters. We have a strong recoveries and settlement practice.  We regularly appear at every level of the civil courts, as well as in ADR.  We have represented clients before numerous specialist tribunals and regulatory bodies, including Royal Commissions of Inquiry, the Human Rights Review Tribunal, the Insurance and Savings Ombudsman and professional societies and disciplinary bodies.

Māori Business

Comprehensive legal support tailored to the specific needs of Iwi and Māori entities.

We offer expert advice on pre- and post-treaty settlement transactions, governance, joint venture and limited liability structuring and property law.  Our expertise includes all aspects of land law, commercial contracts, construction projects, forestry, insurance, employment, health and safety, and litigation.

Private Wealth

One of the largest private wealth teams in New Zealand, and a recognised leader in private wealth law.

Our main point of difference is a genuine specialisation in this area that many large and more general commercial firms do not realistically offer.  We are also unique in that we combine a depth of expertise in both contentious and non-contentious areas of private wealth law.

The firm’s heritage goes back to 1865 and we have a significant number of second and third generation family clients.  We are very proud to have maintained these clients over the last 160 years.

Property

Specialised expertise across all areas of property law.

We work with a wide range of property stakeholders encompassing first-home buyers through to retirement village operators, sophisticated commercial and overseas investors, and large non-government entities with extensive holdings like church and iwi (Māori tribal) organisations.  Some of our current institutional clients have been using our services for over a century.

Trade and Transport

One of New Zealand’s small number of recognised specialist firms, and the only one licenced to provide specialist maritime law expertise on English law contracts.

We act in all areas of trade and transport law, and our practice comprises a mix of wide-ranging disputes: charterparties, build/repair, vessel arrest, cargo, collision and grounding, and marine insurance and transactional matters like ship building contracts, charterparties and finance.

 

 

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Construction Nick Gillies [email protected] +64 9 375 8767
Trade and Transport Simon Cartwright [email protected] +64 9 375 8727
Property Robert Berry [email protected] +64 9 375 8716
Property Brian Coburn [email protected] +64 9 375 8704
Maori Business/Property Barret Blaylock [email protected] +64 9 375 8753
Health & Safety / Employment AlisonMaelzer [email protected] +64 375 7628 9
Employment / Health and Safety Jim Roberts [email protected] +64 9 375 8723
Employment Jodi Sharman [email protected] +64 9 375 7637
High New Worth Emma Tonkin [email protected] +64 9 375 8775
High Net Worth Mary Joy Simpson [email protected] +64 9 375 8776
High Net Worth / Corporate & Commercial John Kirkwood [email protected] +64 375 8712 9
Corporate & Commercial / Forestery Ben Hickson [email protected] +64 9 375 8690
Corporate & Commercial Kate Telford [email protected] +64 9 375 7630
Corporate & Commercial Erich Bachmann [email protected] +64 9 375 8709
Corporate & Commercial Julika Wahlmann-Smith [email protected] +64 9 375 8719
Disputes / Insurance / Construction Christina Bryant [email protected] +64 9 375 8789
Disputes / Construction / Insurance Helen Macfarlane [email protected] +64 9 375 8711
Disputes / Construction / Insolvency & Restructuring Glen Holm-Hansen [email protected] +64 9 375 8736
Disputes / Insurance / Construction Melissa Russell [email protected] +64 9 375 7626

Meet The Team(s)

Languages

German
Spanish
French

Client Testimonials


Elizabeth Rabier from Hesketh Henry has been both highly strategic and meticulous in handling our case. She guided us through every critical juncture, offering clear direction whenever important decisions had to be made.

She was also resourceful in engaging the right experts to provide the insights we needed to make informed choices.

We were truly glad to have Elizabeth by our side throughout the process, ultimately reaching a well-balanced and fair resolution. Impeccable.   (LIVEFIRM Construction)

 

Client testimonials


CLIENT: Andrea O’Brien
COMPANY/FIRM: Northpower Limited
TESTIMONIAL: We have utilised the services of the Hesketh Henry Employment team for many years now and find their approach, knowledge and professional support beyond reproach. The team have a very good understanding of our culture and business and therefore we feel very comfortable with them representing us and work is always turned, which to us is very important when dealing with employment issues. Most recently they have supported us as we navigate our way through employment law and a pandemic, incredibly helpful and insightful with information and advice.

The team are all very approachable and it’s a pleasure doing work with them. We have no issue recommending Jim, Alison and team.

CLIENT: Juan (Floyd) du Plessis
COMPANY/FIRM: Corrections Association of New Zealand TESTIMONIAL: The Corrections Association of NZ have been using Hesketh Henry for their legal advice and representation for the last 12 years. Over that time, they have proven to be an invaluable resource and support for our 3,500 plus members, providing advice on a range of employment related matters, from restructures, health and safety matters, CEA negotiation advice to Employment Authority and Court cases. They have provided us with sound, professional and timely advice in a manner that is easily understood.

During the COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory vaccination orders that came as part of that, the research, work, and advice to the union from Hesketh Henry was exemplary and has enabled us to properly engage with the NZ Department of Corrections, as the employer, as well as respond to questions from our members.

CLIENT: Catherine Dixon
COMPANY/FIRM: Suncorp Group New Zealand Limited TESTIMONIAL: We have strong and trusted relationships with the HH employment team. They provide high quality advice even when we are under time pressure and the level of guidance provided is appropriate to the situation because they understand our risk appetite and the culture of our business well. This is further enabled by a regular and exceptionally helpful rhythm of engagement which provides an overview of open engagements and allows discussion on emerging workforce considerations and the legislative climate. Further value is created from HH hosting regular (free) seminars on case law and emerging trends that are open to all members of the team to attend.

CLIENT: Chris Wright
COMPANY/FIRM: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Auckland Limited TESTIMONIAL: It is a pleasure to work with Jim, Alison and the Hesketh Henry Employment Team. What sets them apart is the legal rigour they apply to any situation along with the commercially pragmatic advice they provide. Their assistance with a range of legal issues for ourselves and our clients has been great appreciated and their informative legal webinars keep us on to date on all the important topics. Having worked with them for over 6 years I have confidence in their knowledge and judgement.

CLIENT: Marisa Bidois
COMPANY/FIRM: Restaurant Association
TESTIMONIAL: We have been working with the team at Hesketh Henry for more then 20 years, particularly the Employment Law team lead by Jim Roberts. Over this time, Jim and the team have consistently exceeded our expectations in terms the quality of advice but also the care taken with all our matters. The experience and expertise in the team is of the highest standard and quality. Over the last eighteen months we have dealt with uncharted waters in terms of challenges businesses have faced, from implementing vaccine mandates to businesses being temporarily closed due to Covid restrictions, you name it our sector has faced it. The team at Hesketh Henry have been there every step of the way to guide and support us through these unprecedented times and I could not have asked for a better team to help us navigate these times and beyond.

CLIENT: Hilary Lyons
COMPANY/FIRM: Suncorp
TESTIMONIAL: Hesketh Henry has a specialist insurance law team who provide valued legal work and support to our business. Their advice is always well considered, thorough and takes into account our commercial interests.