DTI Lawyers named Boutique Law Firm of the Year

DTI Lawyers is delighted to have been recognized with NZ Lawyer’s Boutique Firm of the Year Award for its specialist employment law practice.

Since the pandemic, New Zealand’s employment landscape has experienced more change than ever before. Businesses, individuals and communities have needed strong leadership, clear guidance and empathy, director Jaime Lomas says. “We place a high value on relationships and our contribution to the Waikato community. We feel extremely grateful to be recognised this way.”

Director Andrea Twaddle considers that the award not only reflects the experience and expertise of the DTI team, but also their genuine engagement with clients. “Many business owners and workers are at risk of burnout and there is significant competition for good people across sectors,” Andrea says. “It is a significant time to be supporting businesses leading people strategy, culture, health safety and wellbeing, matters, and we are thankful for the privilege.”

Led by directors Jaime Lomas and Andrea Twaddle, and supported by senior associate Anna Jackman, and associates Katy Baxter and Kirsty Tyson, the DTI employment team has extensive combined experience across contentious and non-contentious employment matters, independent workplace investigations, and privacy. They have had many successful outcomes in dispute resolution, including at mediation, the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court. Alongside working with SMEs and large commercial entities, the firm has particular specialist expertise within the education and healthcare sectors.

Since its establishment in 2013, DTI Lawyers has been at the forefront of helping businesses and business people successfully navigate the changing environment. It has established a reputation for providing astute, practical legal advice and representation; always working in partnership with clients to help achieve the outcomes they are seeking.

DTI has a strong commitment to professional development, instilling a culture in which knowledge is sought, applied and shared – both internally but also with clients and the general community.

With extensive law changes presently before Government, including proposals to amend the Holidays Act and the introduction of Fair Pay Agreements, the firm’s special employment team looks forward to preparing clients to meet their obligations in an ever-dynamic workplace environment.

The team of specialist employment lawyers at DTI Lawyers are experts in these areas and can assist you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 07 282 0174, or reception@dtilawyers.co.nz