Buddle Findlay

Buddle Findlay’s employment team is a trusted adviser to major employers across both the public and private sectors, frequently assisting with workplace health and safety, large-scale restructuring, and collective bargaining. The national practice is co-led by Peter Chemis, a long-standing adviser to government departments, alongside regional leads in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Auckland-based Sherridan Cook brings extensive litigation experience to his practice, while Hamish Kynaston, who heads the Wellington team, is noted for his advocacy work and particular insight into workplace harassment issues. In Christchurch, Shaun Brookes is recognised for his expertise in industrial relations, regularly advising on union negotiations and industrial action.