Mrs Alison Maelzer > Hesketh Henry > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile
Hesketh Henry Offices
HSBC Tower, Level 14
188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
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Mrs Alison Maelzer
Work Department
| Employment, Health and Safety |
Position
| Alison is a Partner at Hesketh Henry. She specialises in employment and health & safety law. |
Career
Alison was admitted to the Bar in 2001, and since that time has practised exclusively in the employment jurisdiction. Her background includes large firm and in-house local government experience.
Alison became a partner at Hesketh Henry in 2019, and provides advice on all aspects of employment law and health and safety at work, including both advisory and contentious matters.
She provides pragmatic and business-focused advice to employer, employee, and union clients in a wide range of industries, including advice about disciplinary processes, collective bargaining, policies and procedures, employment agreements, personal grievances, health and safety compliance, and WorkSafe NZ investigations and prosecutions. Her clients appreciate her practical advice, easy-going manner, and responsiveness. Alison enjoys getting to know her clients’ businesses, and working with them to help achieve their goals. She has numerous clients that she has worked with for many years.
Alison frequently presents on employment law topics for external training providers, as well as for Hesketh Henry clients.
Languages
English
Education
| BA/LLB, University of Auckland 2001 |
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Dispute resolution
Hesketh Henry is well-placed to advise its diverse portfolio of clients on contentious matters in targeted industries, including construction, insurance, employment, trade and transport, and property. The practice is jointly steered by Auckland-based partners Alison Maelzer and Glen Holm-Hansen. Maelzer provides expert advice in all aspects of employment law, with a particular interest in disciplinary issues, while Holm-Hansen has in-depth experience in complex construction litigation. The team has been strengthened by the arrival of senior associate Ariana Stuart who joined from Dentons New Zealand in February 2023.
New Zealand > Labour and employment
Hesketh Henry frequently acts for employers, employees, and unions across various industries, including manufacturing, aviation, marine, professional services, and utilities, in addition to the public sector. Based in Auckland, Jim Roberts has close to 30 years’ experience in the field, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of the Employment Contacts Act 1991, Employment Relations Act 2000, and the Labour Relations Act 1987. Roberts co-leads the team, which focuses on disputes, legislative compliance, and health and safety issues, alongside Alison Maelzer and Jodi Sharman.
Comparative Guides
| New Zealand: Employment and Labour Law | March 2024 | This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in New Zealand. |