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Catherine Stewart - Employment Law Specialist

Catherine Stewart - Employment Law Specialist

4.9(5 reviews)Excellent (98%)
7 team members15 practice areas
09 215 7564
Hobson Towers West Level 3/26 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
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Review Summary

Clients consistently praise the firm for its professionalism, empathy, and clear communication during stressful employment matters. Specific lawyers like Daniel Church, Hanifa Kodirova, Jin Park, and Jonothan Whyte are highlighted for their calm guidance, attentive listening, and effective advocacy. Many reviews mention feeling supported and confident reaching positive outcomes, with no negative feedback.

Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Catherine Stewart - Employment Law Specialist?

Highly Rated

4.9 out of 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews.

Full-Service Firm

Covers 15 practice areas including Employment Law, Employment Court Litigation, Employment Relations Authority Representation and more.

Published Hours

Open hours listed — check below for daily schedule.

Practice Areas

Employment Law
Employment Court Litigation
Employment Relations Authority Representation
Professional Disciplinary Hearings
Personal Grievances
Restraints of Trade
Breach of Confidentiality
Business Restructuring and Redundancies
Medical Incapacity and Dismissals
Disciplinary Processes
Workplace Investigations
Managed Exits and Exit Packages
Employment Agreements and Policies
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Health and Safety in the Workplace

Our Team

7 team members

Catherine Stewart

Barrister

employment lawemployment court litigationdisciplinary hearingspersonal grievancesrestraints of tradebusiness restructuringredundanciesmediationhealth and safety

Christian King

Staff

Daniel Church

Counsel

employment lawlitigation

Jin Park

Jonothan Whyte

Staff

Kent Duffy

Staff

Sanjani Deo

Staff

Client Reviews

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Allan5 months ago

I can’t thank Hanifa Kodirova and Daniel Church enough for their incredible support through a very challenging few weeks. They guided me with professionalism, empathy, and genuine care every step of the way. Hanifa’s attention to detail and calm approach, along with Daniel’s clear communication and reassurance, made a really stressful situation much easier to navigate. I always felt listened to and respected. I’m deeply grateful for their help and for the team at Catherine Stewart - their expertise and integrity truly stand out. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing trusted advice and support in an employment matter.

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Dong Michelle4 months ago

Daniel and Cath worked on my complicated employment matter, and I’m very grateful for his professionalism and support. He quickly reviewed my case file, responded promptly, and identified the key issues straight away. His advice made us feel confident facing the other party and laid a strong foundation for the mediation. Daniel’s calm, clear, and knowledgeable approach helped me navigate a stressful situation and reach a positive outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone needing employment law assistance.

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Beth Stapleton7 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Catherine Stewart and her team have been outstanding throughout what has been one of the most stressful chapters of our lives. From the very beginning, they combined deep legal expertise with genuine care, which made an incredibly difficult process so much easier to navigate. A special mention goes to Hanifa Kodirova and Jonothan Whyte, who were both phenomenal — they kept us informed, listened when we needed to vent, and advocated strongly on our behalf when it mattered most. Their professionalism, warmth, and persistence gave us the confidence to keep moving forward. Thanks to Catherine, Hanifa, Jonothan, and the entire team, we reached a resolution that allows us to move on with dignity and peace of mind. We cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone needing expert, compassionate support in employment law.

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Yvonne Doyle11 months ago

I welcome the opportunity to provide this testimonial for the service and support I received from Catherine Stewart and Jin Park, Barristers of Catherine Stewart Employment Law Specialists. After being blindsided by a disciplinary process bought against me by my employer, I followed a recommendation and reached out to Barrister Catherine Stewart. From the outset, Catherine and Barrister Jin Park demonstrated great empathy and patience with me, they absorbed all the information provided to them, and totally understood my circumstances and all the intricacies of concern to me. I cannot thank Jin enough for the very calm, professional advice and reassurance he provided to me during this very stressful time, it was greatly appreciated and helped immensely to keep things in perspective. Jin immediately took over all communications with my employer on my behalf, kept me well advised and guided me throughout what would otherwise have been a very complicated process. Ultimately Jin was able to reach an understanding and beneficial arrangement with my employer that suited both parties. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the exceptional services of Catherine Stewart and Jin Park for those facing employment difficulties. Insurance Specialist Auckland.

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Helen Hewitt11 months ago

To anyone who needs advice on an employment matter, just send an enquiry from Catherine Stewart's website, like I did. With Catherine's experience and her team of Barristers you will be in competent hands and looked after from start to finish. They really make it stress-free! Highly recommended 5 star.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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