“...the reason I choose to work with him is that he takes a position that is well aligned to the commercial needs of the client.”
“His advice is invaluable and because he knows our business and understands the imperfections of a workplace.”
“This advice is consistently sound and he adds significant value in steering us in managing complex employment related issues”
“Smart, incisive and quick-witted, Richard is highly professional”
Mitre 10 (NZ) Ltd
"I've worked with Richard for many years now and the reason I choose to work with him is that he takes a position that is well aligned to the commercial needs of the client. In the past I have found that other legal advisors will tend to take a 'low risk" approach, which is better for them (in the event of something going wrong). Richard on the other hand will tend to listen to what the client needs and construct the "how to" achieve the desired outcome, while making it clear about the risks that are there with that approach. I find that this approach also helps me to develop my own knowledge, and I enjoy the ability to have a conversation or debate with Richard about the pros and cons of particular positions or approaches"
Lloyd Pinder GM HUMAN RESOURCES, MITRE 10 (NZ) LTD
New Zealand Automobile Association Inc
"I've worked with Richard for about 7 years and over that time has become an integral resource for our HR team. His advice is invaluable and because he knows our business and understands the imperfections of a workplace his solutions are always pragmatic. No question or issue is too small but we tend to run our more complex issues past him and he has a great way of breaking them down and helping us through the process step by step if we need it. Good guy, easy to connect with, not stuffy, and great sense of humour.
Romana Meden
GM HUMAN RESOURCES, NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION INC
Mighty River Power
“Richard has been advising Mighty River Power on ER and IR issues over the last few years. We have found him responsive and pragmatic, his advice is consistently sound and he adds significant value in steering us in managing complex employment related issues. He works well with the HR team and they trust him explicitly. I would highly recommend Richard”
Marlene Strawson GM PEOPLE & STRATEGY, MIGHTY RIVER POWER
AA Insurance
“Smart, incisive and quick-witted, Richard is highly professional, knows his stuff, understands my organisation and its business and is great to work with.”
Nikki Howell HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AA INSURANCE