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BuckettLaw

4.7(5 reviews)Good (55%)
4 team members13 practice areas
04 472 8600
1/309 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
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Review Summary

Clients praise Barbara Buckett as a fierce, relentless advocate with sharp strategy and genuine care, calling her the best employment lawyer in New Zealand. However, some criticize her for taking most of the settlement amount, slow communication, lack of inventive strategy, and high fees. Matt Belesky is also highly recommended, while negative reviews mention poor value and subpar service.

Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose BuckettLaw?

Highly Rated

4.7 out of 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews.

Full-Service Firm

Covers 13 practice areas including Employment Law, 90-Day Trial Periods, Bullying & Harassment and more.

Published Hours

Open hours listed — check below for daily schedule.

Practice Areas

Employment Law
90-Day Trial Periods
Bullying & Harassment
Contracting & Restraint Of Trade
Disciplinary Process
Employment Agreements & Policy
Health & Safety
Investigations
Mediations
Performance Management & PIP
Personal Grievance
Restructuring & Redundancy
Redundancy

Our Team

4 team members

Barbara Buckett

Principal

Employment LawDispute ResolutionLitigationCompliance

Janeen Luamanu

Practice Manager

Practice Management

Lucy Fisher

Lawyer

Employment LawMediationNegotiation

Matt Belesky

Lawyer

Employment LawDisciplinary ProcessPerformance ManagementBullying & HarassmentInvestigationsRestraint of TradeHealth & Safety

Client Reviews

4.7
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James7 months ago

I chose Barbara Buckett at BuckettLaw because I genuinely believed she was the best in New Zealand, and after working with her, I know I was right. Barbara is fierce, ferocious, and relentless in fighting for her clients. I would have hated to be on the receiving end of her negotiation style. If anyone finds themselves up against her, I believe they’re facing a very uphill battle. Before I hired her, I read reviews, asked around, and even deep dived into Reddit, time and again, her name came up as the go yo employment lawyer. She was who I chose based on that reputation, and after my own case, I can confirm she lives up to every word of it. She combines decades of experience with sharp strategy and genuine care. She kept me informed, gave honest advice, and fought for the best possible outcome for me. If you want someone in your corner who won’t back down and knows exactly how to win, Barbara is the one.

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Meghan Williamsa year ago

Big thanks to Barbara, Lucy, and the team for their invaluable support and expertise during a challenging 6 months. I highly recommend them for any tough employment matters. Seeking professional help was crucial for navigating mediation and achieving a successful outcome. I was referred to Barbara Buckett by a friend, and I've been consistently impressed by the care provided by the entire team. From start to finish, they've been supportive and professional. Barbara truly demonstrated her expertise, making every penny worth it. For anyone in need of an experienced and personable service, I wholeheartedly endorse Buckett Law!

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Tainui Ritchie2 months ago

Amazing law firm. I Couldn't speak highly enough of them. Especially Matt Belesky as an employment lawyer.

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callum c5 months ago

Do not recommend! Used Barbara and won the case for the amount of $3500 she took all the money and left me with less than $300. Disgusted in her service she is a very greedy woman.

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Kay Bee7 months ago

Not for me. I found Buckett law very slow from the start of my case. Only “parroting” my inputs without being inventive or communicating very well and unable to think out the box before mediation. Their communication as sub par and I felt there was no clear strategy. Luckily, I found a much more energetic team else where who think out the box and deliver results. The bonus is there are much more competitively priced too. I don’t have the time to waste justifying this in a response Buckett Law. I’ve paid their bill - which frankly they weren’t worth a cent of and I hope not to have to deal with them again. So yeah, personally I would NOT recommend. Look elsewhere.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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