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Employment

We can provide critical, timely and money-saving assistance through all aspects of employment law
including investigations, mediation, and the Employment Relations Authority.

We act for both employers and employees and our team can represent you
in Employment Court or the High Court.


What We Do

All legal advice around employment and workplace obligations
Advice on restructures
Representation in all forms of disputes, including personal grievance matters
Other worker arrangements, such as contractor agreements
Employment Contracts


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Estate Administration >

Eleanor Connole

Director

Ian Matheson

Consultant

Emily Butler

Associate

Eleanor Connole

DIRECTOR | eleanorc@connectlegal.co.nz

Eleanor specialises in dispute resolution and general practice, and spends time in court dealing with litigation (civil, criminal and employment) and family court matters. She is an approved Lawyer for Child. She can also assist with general practice matters, including wills, asset protection and buying and selling property.

Outside of work Eleanor is a keen musician and does her best to keep up with the vigorous activity levels of her husband and two children.

Ian Matheson

CONSULTANT | ianm@connectlegal.co.nz

Ian has fought many courtroom battles as a litigator and if you know him, you know he hates to lose, which fortunately doesn’t happen very often! Ian has over 35 years of experience in litigation, including commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation and employment disputes.

Out of the office Ian is kept busy with his lifestyle block and likes to spend as much time as possible enjoying the great outdoors that Taranaki has to offer.

Emily Butler

ASSOCIATE | emilyb@connectlegal.co.nz

Emily has a genuine passion for Family Law. She prides herself on her empathetic nature and ensures her clients are not only well supported legally, through the family court process, but emotionally as well. 

Emily is a Lead Legal Aid provider.

Emily has a range of experience across all areas including Care of Children, Family Violence, Relationship Property, Adoption, Hague Convention and Oranga Tamariki proceedings.  Emily can also assist you with PPPR applications for a welfare guardian and property manager.  In addition to Family Law Emily is also able to help you navigate Employment Law issues.

Out of hours Emily enjoys keeping fit and spending time with friends and family.


"I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the boys. I know it hasn’t been easy and I’m so grateful to have had such an awesome lawyer. Thank you for everything." - Client testimonial

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