Since graduating in 1997, Phil has worked as a lawyer in Wellington, Nelson, and Europe.
Since establishing his own litigation practice in 2003, he has worked on personal grievance claims for employees, he has also acted for national charities and NGO small to medium-sized businesses, assisting with restructures, employment disputes and employment agreement revision and compliance.
He is also an experienced criminal lawyer, having acted in a range of cases from minor traffic prosecutions to major criminal jury trials, with impressive results.
Founded in 1997
10 people in their team
Phil is very experienced in employment law. Having acted for both employers (be they large corporations, national charities, or small businesses) and employees, Phil understands how both sides think.
He draws upon this knowledge when it comes to finding solutions to problems that arise in employment relationships. The great majority of his cases settle at or before mediation, meaning a quick and satisfactory conclusion for clients.
Phil has extensive criminal law experience dating back to 1986. He has appeared in all manner of criminal matters and has successfully represented clients charged with minor infringements right through to serious criminal charges carrying 20 years to life imprisonment. He will listen to your concerns, and realises a police enquiry can be the most stressful experience in someone’s life.
He will guide you through the complex maze that is the criminal justice system he will advocate for YOU. “At law, a criminal charge is simply an allegation and nothing more”, says Phil. “And it stays that way up until the moment it is proved beyond reasonable doubt.”
Over the years Phil has represented senior executives, professionals, and a wide range of people charged with minor to very serious offences. He has obtained discharges without convictions, and suppression orders that are only obtainable with a thorough and experienced understanding of the law, the courts, and police culture. If you have an issue which you need to discuss, in confidence, and immediately (an issue which could have life-changing ramifications for you), then you need to contact Phil today.
