Julie Hardaker Limited - Employment & Family Law Specialists

Julie Hardaker Limited is a specialist legal practice providing expert advice in employment law, relationship property, and public law. With over 25 years of legal experience, the firm offers comprehensive services to clients across New Zealand, taking a pragmatic and commercial approach to legal matters.

The practice specialises in all aspects of employment law, including employment agreements, restructuring and redundancy, collective bargaining, personal grievances, and health and safety matters. Julie Hardaker is recognised as an expert in independent workplace investigations, regularly conducting employment and workplace investigations, reviews, and Code of Conduct investigations for both private sector clients and local government entities.

In relationship property matters, the firm assists clients with property division following separation, negotiating separation agreements, drafting pre-nuptial and contracting out agreements, and representing clients in Family Court proceedings. The practice also provides specialised governance and public law services, including legal compliance advice, strategic planning, board reviews, CEO performance management, and statutory compliance for local government entities under the Local Government Act.