Anthony is a regular moderator and commentator on employment law issues and has extensive experience in writing legal opinions, research papers and fact summaries. He is also the author of the Forms and Precedents section of Butterworth`s employment law. Local Government: Wynn Williams has worked with local government clients for 163 years. During this time, we have gained a reputation for understanding the intricacies of local government and the complexities of working in the public sector. Our team is the leading provider of legal services to two of New Zealand`s three largest regional councils and we are trusted advisors on a number of legal advisory bodies for local authorities across the country. Today, our highly experienced team is regularly called upon to advise on a wide range of local government issues and laws, including all matters falling within the scope of the Local Government Act and related legislation, the Public Works Act, the Local Government Act (evaluation), the Local Government Information and Official Meetings Act and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have experts in a range of practice areas including environment and planning, construction, real estate, insurance, trade, labour law and litigation. Andrew has specialized in resolving complex ownership and estate issues for over 25 years, often involving numerous trusts, corporations and partnership interests. Whether Andrew runs farms, corporations or legal, accounting or medical firms, Andrew`s approach is client-centred, practical, pragmatic and commercial. Richard joined Wynn Williams in March 2014 after 13 and a half years in a highly respected insurance practice – including 7 1/2 years as a manager. Prior to that, he was part of the in-house legal team of a large insurer for several years. As Senior Legal Counsel to Environment Canterbury and Environment Southland, Philip is knowledgeable about client relationship management and understands the complexities of achieving strategic outcomes within legal boundaries. In these roles, he led the development of the Canterbury Regional Land and Water Plan (including sub-regional watershed sections implementing the 2014 National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management) and the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan.
He also advised regional councillors: «I like using Emily Walton in Christchurch. It`s convenient and flexible. She is ready to discuss and debate a situation and find the best way forward with you. Wynn Williams` Litigation Group is based in Auckland and Christchurch, with the latter rapidly developing its earthquake and natural disaster capabilities and becoming increasingly involved in unique insurance issues arising from the Canterbury earthquakes. The company operates in all insurance disciplines, including financial sectors, fraud, cybercrime and crime, public (accidental) and legal liability. The firm has niche expertise in advising real estate agents and financial advisors on professional liability issues. Richard Hern in Auckland and Emily Walton in Christchurch are the most important contacts. Amanda also regularly advises on health and safety issues. She has advised a number of organisations on new health and safety laws and helps them implement changes to comply with the new legislation. Amanda also advocates for law enforcement when it comes to health and safety. Amanda regularly speaks at conferences and seminars on employment, health and safety issues.
«They have a pretty unique team at WW. I use the right person for the right job, depending on the skills and how they would suit the insured. «. Human Resources Institute of New ZealandCanterbury Women`s Legal AssociationFederation of Entrepreneurs of New Zealand (NZCF)IPENZRoad Transport Association of New Zealand (RTANZ)Resource Management Law Association Amanda leads the Employment and Health and Safety practice at Wynn Williams. She represents employers and employees in a wide range of labour law matters, with a particular focus on dispute resolution. These include disciplinary proceedings, claims before the ERA and the Labour Court, hearings and mediation. Amanda also advises on employment contracts and organizational restructuring. Amanda has the skills and experience to reach a pragmatic outcome of negotiations for many disputes. If a solution is not possible, it shall submit an examined case to the ERA or the Court of Justice.