Navigate employment law with ease: MGZ
Facing employment law issues, or don’t have the time or resources to deal with an issue? If so, it’s time to talk to the experts.
For 30 years now, the team at MGZ Employment Law has been helping Cantabrians solve their employment issues, efficiently and effectively. The team is experienced and qualified in all aspects of employment law, from initial agreements to dispute resolution.
From HR consultants to business owners, they work with all manner of clients, to navigate complex employment law issues, and find solutions that work for each individual business.
“We are here to help,” says director Jane Taylor, adding that MGZ works with clients throughout New Zealand. Testimonials from clients are full of praise. “Collaborating with MGZ is valuable to me in terms of seeing the things that I might miss. There are not many of them after 20 years in HR, but they see the things I may not know about current case law or a little focus that’s important to keep us safe,” says one HR consultant.
“I also like that they are not rigid in their approach. My experience of other employment lawyers, before them, is they are often a little too focused on the legalese and not so much the humanity.
“That’s not my experience of MGZ. They are skilled at focusing on the key issues, but also flexible enough to work with the needs of the business I work with. They are all a little bit different and MGZ is very adaptable to that.”
A testimonial from an international client sums it up like this: “Unlike some corporate law firms used, I find MGZ gives clear guidance on the law and clear, practical, and fast advice.”
One way in which MGZ supports and empowers employers to succeed is via its monthly newsletter The Advocate. “As an employer, it’s important to stay up-to-date on current employment and legal issues that may impact your business,” says Jane.
“The Advocate offers insight and guidance on a range of topics. You can access recent issues for free on our website, and subscribe to have them delivered straight to your inbox.”
MGZ is more than just a team of lawyers. “We understand that employment relationships are just that, relationships, which can be complex,” says fellow director Dean Kilpatrick. “We can assist by helping you manage those relationships in a way that helps you get the results you need.
“Our team of experienced employment lawyers are here to help you navigate the complexities of employment law, including the Employment Relations Act, the Holidays Act, Parental Leave, Health & Safety, and common law,” Dean adds.
“If you’re an employer, you know the importance of having clear and up-to-date employment agreements in place. These agreements assist both employers and employees, ensuring that everyone is on the same page when it comes to expectations, responsibilities, and rights,” says Jane.
As MGZ has grown, it offers a wide range of specialist services to help clients. “Whether you’re starting a new business, or negotiating an agreement for an executive appointment or need guidance on dealing with updates to the law, reviews, or the challenges of collective bargaining, we have the expertise and experience to help you,” adds director Nick Mason. With Nick joining MGZ in 2024, the firm now also offers immigration services for employers, including accreditation and immigration compliance.
ABOUT MGZ
In 1995, founding directors, Neil McPhail, Raewyn Gibson and Peter Zwart saw the need for specialised employment law advice for employers. Out of this idea formed the company McPhail, Gibson & Zwart Ltd. Under the current leadership of Jane Taylor, Dean Kilpatrick and Nick Mason, the practice, now known as MGZ Employment Law, has grown the team of lawyers and services to become one of the leading employment law firms in New Zealand.
