Bridget is a senior employment law specialist focused on providing clear advice and pragmatically resolving disputes. She advises private and public sector clients on all aspects of employment law, including workplace investigations, personal grievances, disciplinary and performance processes, restructures, and organisational change.
Bridget’s reputation is for delivering practical solutions that balance legal risk, commercial objectives, workplace culture, and reputational considerations. She seeks to leave all parties to a dispute feeling heard and with their mana upheld.
Bridget has extensive experience conducting workplace investigations spanning from allegations of bullying and harassment to misconduct. She has worked in New Zealand for national and boutique firms, advised in-house at New Zealand Police and recently was a senior advisor in London at a Big Four accounting firm before returning home to Aotearoa. Her breadth and depth of experience means she brings a rounded perspective, incorporating the practical realities faced by employers navigating complex employment issues.
Her experience in London strengthened her commercial approach and sparked a particular interest in the impact of technology and AI on the workplace. She advises clients on the employment implications of technological change, including workforce planning and restructuring. Bridget works proactively with organisations to identify legal and operational risks early and develop effective strategies for managing change.