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Services included

  • Personal Grievances
  • Employment Investigations
  • Disciplinary/Performance Proceedings
  • Contentious Exits
  • Discrimination
  • Privacy Concerns
  • Bullying and Harassment
  • Restructure and Redundancy
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Representation in Mediation/ERA/Employment Court
  • Employment obligations during the sale/purchase of a business

The Employment Relationship is one of the most important relationships in our lives and can often become contentious and difficult for all involved.

At CS Law, we have experience helping both employers and employees navigate the complexities of employment law at every stage of the employment relationship.

For employers — We believe preparation is key. We can help you ensure that your business is prepared and ready so that if employment issues do arise it can be managed efficiently and effectively, while preserving the interests of everyone involved.

For employees — We understand that when employment issues arise they can often feel too big to manage and can impact day-to-day life. We can help support you when this happens and ensure that you have professional representation and advice.

Ultimately, whether you are an employer or an employee, we understand that when these issues arise it can be incredibly stressful and time-consuming. Our focus is on pragmatic, cost-effective advice that recognises the interpersonal dynamics of the employment relationship and provides you with clear guidance on the way forward. We know how to resolve disputes one on one without resorting to formal court processes to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved. However, where formal processes are unavoidable our litigators have experience before the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, Human Rights Review Tribunal, and more.

Meet the team

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Peter McKenzie-Bridle

LLB/BA

P04 830 0934

M021 901 735

Hi, I'm Peter.
I'm a Director and I specialise in Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Family Law and Litigation.

Peter specialises in resolving disputes that arise in a variety of relationships such as between people who are separating, and between employers and employees. Peter’s diverse background working in different environments such as IT, social work, and law helps him remain grounded and focused on negotiating the realistic solutions to complex problems.

Where a matter cannot be resolved by agreement through negotiation, Peter is also experienced in presenting cases in court and has appeared in the Family Court, Employment Court, High Court, and a variety of other forums.

Peter is married to Kate and they live in Wellington. They have 3 adult children, 2 cats and a dog. When he’s not at work, you may find Peter surfing the waves at Lyall Bay, spending time with his family, or at St Michael’s Anglican Church in Kelburn.

Alex Johnson

LLB/BA

P04 830 0906

Hi, I'm Alex.
I'm a Solicitor and I specialise in Dispute Resolution, Employment Law and Litigation.

Alex joined CS Law in 2023 and works in our Litigation Team.

Alex graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Relations. During his studies, Alex worked as a community youth worker for young people in Wellington and Porirua.
In his spare time, Alex is an avid hockey player and enjoys a round of golf.

Rebecca Boles

LLB/BA

P04 830 0924

M021 221 3673

Hi, I'm Rebecca.
I'm a Solicitor and I specialise in ACC Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law and Family Law.

Rebecca joined CS Law in 2025 and works in the Litigation Team.

Rebecca studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where she completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History. Prior to joining CS Law, she has worked at John Miller Law and the Social Workers Registration Board.

Outside of work, Rebecca is a volunteer at Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley, and a member of the Community Law Volunteer Sub-Committee.