Rainey Collins Lawyers

Welcome

Rainey Collins Lawyers act for institutions and individuals, advising and assisting clients in many areas of the law.

Challenging a Will

You need to know what to do. We specialise in estates and Wills. It can be devastating and unfair to be left out of a Will or not adequately provided for.

Employment Law

Acting for both employers and employees, we can advise on how to get the best possible outcomes.

Business Advice

We assist with the establishment and effective maintenance of companies, trusts and a whole range of business structures.

Property Sale & Purchase

We specialise in assisting clients with buying and selling property, both for personal residence and investment.

Maori Legal Issues

Our extensive experience in representing Maori individuals, whanau, hapu, iwi and organisations enables us to focus on the relevant issues and assist with sensible solutions.

Family Law

We specialise in a wide range of family law matters including issues that arise from relationships, both in separation situations and asset protection.

Commercial Law

We provide practical advice on commercial contracts including drafting and negotiating, on commercial structures, purchases and sales of businesses and corporate governance.

Unit Titles

We advise on all aspects of unit titled properties or apartments, including for buyers, sellers and Bodies Corporate. Our expert property team can give clear advice about the requirements of the applicable law including the rules about disclosure required under the Unit Titles Act.

Employment

Employment Law problem?

Our employment law team regularly assists employers and employees with all sorts of employment problems. We advise and assist on a range of matters, including minimum employment rights; contract formation and dispute; performance, disciplinary, and redundancy matters; personal grievances; and all associated matters.

I’m Alan Knowsley and I lead a team comprised of some of the best employment lawyers Wellington has to offer. I have many years' experience in employment law and helping people like you get the best result for them.

I can help you with preparing or defending a claim and during the mediation process. In the unlikely event that the claim is unresolved I can assist you in the Employment Relations Authority.

Call me now for a relaxed chat about your employment problem on 04 473 6850.

The firm has experience in representing clients regarding employment disputes NZ wide in the Employment Authority and Employment Court. We are able to assist with the Employment Relations Act 2000, designing and drafting employment agreements, Personal Grievances and dispute resolution relating to any aspect of the employer/employee relationship.

Partner Alan Knowsley practices in this area with assistance from other staff.

Employment Resources

Employers' guide - Employment Disciplinary Process

Employers' guide - to Calculating Annual Leave and Holiday Pay…

Employers' guide - 6 Important points on sick leave

Employers' guide - 10 things employers must know about the Holidays Act

Employers' guide - dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace

Employers' guide - disciplinary process

Employers' guide - employment practices & policies

Employers' guide - flexible working arrangements requests

Employers' guide - long term sickness

Employers' guide - maternity leave

Employers' guide - performance issues

Employers' guide - redundancy process

Employers' guide - suspected fraud

If you are a New Zealand Super Gold Card Holder (Australian Senior Cards do not qualify) we will give you a 75% discount off our initial 1 hour consultation fee. We will also give you a 17.5% discount off the first matter we handle for you and then 12.5 % off any subsequent matters for you. These discounts relate to your personal matters only (i.e. not business or organisational matters).