Trusted legal advice that protects your interests and guides you forward.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Individuals and Businesses
SPECIALITY AREAS
LITIGATION
Building and construction disputes
Civil litigation
Commercial and contractual disputes
Trustee disputes
Estate and family disputes
Insolvency and bankruptcy
Negligence and professional liability claims
Director and shareholder disputes
Agricultural claims, including contractor milking, irrigation, leases and succession issues
RELATIONSHIP PROPERTY
Separation and division of assets, including complex trust and company structures
Succession planning and asset protection
Contracting Out Agreements
EMPLOYMENT
Drafting contracts, policies and procedures
Facilitation of employment related Issues within the workplace
Independent Investigations and report
Advising on and representing employers and employees in disciplinary and performance related processes
Redundancy and restructuring
Collective bargaining
Representation at mediations, Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court
COMMERCIAL
Drafting and advising on Shareholders Agreement and Constitutions
Advising on company and shareholding structures
Drafting and advising on commercial leases
About Us
Kirsten Maclean is a dispute resolution and employment specialist with over 25 years experience here and in the UK.
Kirsten has appeared at all levels of court in New Zealand and juniored in the House of Lords in the UK. She has extensive experience in complex civil, commercial, construction, agricultural and irrigation disputes, trust and property disputes as well as complex relationship property matters.
Kirsten also has a large practice supporting employers and employees through all aspects of HR, employment and health and safety law.
While Kirsten has an outstanding record for resolving serious and complex disputes she also brings a huge amount of empathy and a much needed sense of humour to help her clients through some of their most challenging times.