Brown & Bates Limited | Employment & Civil Litigation Lawyers Napier

Brown & Bates is a specialist employment law and civil litigation firm based in Napier, serving clients throughout Hawke's Bay and New Zealand. Established in 2015 by Libby Brown and Jol Bates, the firm brings together nearly 40 years of combined legal experience to deliver expert advice and representation in employment and commercial matters.

The firm provides comprehensive employment law services including employment agreements, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, restructuring, personal grievances, and Health & Safety matters. Their civil litigation practice encompasses commercial disputes, trust litigation, property disputes, debt recovery, insurance claims and construction contract matters.

With a focus on practical solutions and a professional yet approachable style, the firm's experienced team includes employment law specialist Libby Brown, civil litigation expert Jol Bates, and senior lawyer Megan Inwood who brings over 20 years of legal experience across employment and civil litigation matters.