Hesketh Henry’s employment team is recognised for its breadth across compliance, advisory work and contentious mandates, with notable expertise in the manufacturing, forestry, communications and maritime industries. Practice leadership is shared between Jim Roberts, an accomplished advocate with appearances before the Court of Appeal and the Privy Council; Alison Maelzer, who is regularly instructed on high-value employment relations matters by both corporates and individuals; and Jodi Sharman, who brings extensive litigation experience acting for employers, employees and unions.
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‘Hesketh Henry’s employment team is well organised, knowledgeable, responsive, and pragmatic.’
‘The team is very responsive to our questions and when advice is needed quickly they met us the same day. ’
Key clients
- Corrections Association of New Zealand Incorporated
- Northpower Limited
Work highlights
Advising the Corrections Association of New Zealand Incorporated (CANZ), a union with approximately 5,000 members, on a wide range of employment relations, health and safety and compliance matters, as well as assisting and successfully representing CANZ and its members in litigation in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jim Roberts; Alison Maelzer; Jodi Sharman
Other key lawyers
Kirby Kleingeld