Laurie Knight
LLB, BA(Hons), MASenior Associate
- Employment
- Tracy van Alphen
- Legal Assistant
- T: +64 27 355 4898
- E: tracy.vanalphen@tp.co.nz
- Employment Agreements & Workplace Policies
- Workplace Investigations
- Personal Grievance Claims
- Privacy
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Relations Authority (ERA) & Employment Court
Laurie is a highly skilled employment lawyer, with previous experience as a Staff Barrister. She is adept at guiding both employers and employees through difficult situations to achieve optimal outcomes.
With a background in policy and trade negotiations, she approaches each issue with a strategic perspective, balancing the sensitivities of all parties involved to craft pragmatic solutions.
Laurie’s expertise extends to negotiating executive exits and grievance settlements . She is a skilled advocate for clients in the Employment Relations Authority and in mediation, addressing personal grievances and disputes over contractual terms.
In addition to handling disputes, Laurie provides comprehensive advice to businesses and employees on employment agreements, contractors, workplace policies, privacy obligations, parental leave issues, workplace investigations and restructures, ensuring compliance with current legislation.