Employment law that works
We work alongside employers and employees to provide meaningful and practical employment law advice.
Get in touch today to find out how we can work with you.
Meet Abi
Abi Borrows | Principal
Blackbird Law was founded by Abi Borrows, an experienced employment lawyer with a commercial background. Her expertise has shaped the way she practices law, where she helps businesses navigate workplace issues before they become problems, as well as giving meaningful support to employees.
Clients are encouraged to ask questions early and often, knowing they have a trusted partner who keeps things running smoothly.
During her law career, Abi has achieved excellent results for her clients both in preventing issues from becoming litigious and in representing clients at mediation and in the Employment Relations Authority.
For
Employers
Employment Processes
Assist with running disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, restructures, investigations, or addressing other employment issues.
Restructures and redundancies
Assist with restructure processes, redundancies, communication with employees, running meetings, obligations in sale and purchase of businesses relating to employees.
Legal representation
Legal advice and representation against personal grievances or other legal action brought by employees, or enforcement action against employees for breaches of contract.
Documentation
Provide new employment agreements, contractor agreements, policies, employee handbooks, codes of conduct, or correspondence to employees.
Complaint investigations
Investigate bullying or other complaints against employees arising from customers or internal complainants, make recommendations and findings, advise on processes.
Ongoing retainer services
For on call support when you need it. Contact us for more information about our retainer-based model for employers.
For
Employees
Agreement advice
Reviewing and advising on employment agreements or specific terms, or negotiation as required.
Formal complaints
Raising complaints constructively with your employer and advice on correct process for addressing employment issues.
Personal grievances
Legal representation in raising personal grievances or other legal action against employers.
Support in processes
Providing support and legal representation in employment processes carried out by your employer.
Restraint of Trade issues
Advice and representation relating to restraints of trade and non-solicitation clauses.
No obligation advice
Up to 30 minutes free advice for new matters so you can understand your options before engaging a lawyer.
Looking after clients across New Zealand
+64.21.1693865 | abi@blackbirdlaw.co.nz