Employment Law & Civil Litigation
I'm Mark Donovan—an Auckland barrister with over 21 years' experience in employment law. I'll tell you what the law actually says about your situation, what a realistic outcome looks like, and what it will take to get there.
What I do
Representation in disputes
Personal grievances, dismissal claims, disciplinary proceedings. I represent employers and employees in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court, putting language to concerns you can't articulate yourself.
Workplace processes
Disciplinary matters. Poor performance. Restructuring. Medical incapacity. Whether you're running the process or going through it, how it's handled matters as much as the outcome.
Advice before things escalate
The employers and employees who come through disputes best are usually the ones who got advice early. A conversation now can save significant pain later.