MBO Law: Employment, Privacy & Human Rights Legal Experts

MBO Law is a boutique law firm specialising in employment law, privacy, human rights and health and safety matters. Led by Mary Breckon O'Sullivan, the firm provides expert legal services to individuals and businesses across the Waikato, Auckland areas and throughout New Zealand. The practice offers comprehensive employment law expertise, covering the full range of employment issues with practical and experienced advice that clients can rely on.

The firm's services encompass legal representation at mediation, in the Employment Relations Authority and courts, as well as instructions as independent counsel in investigations. Mary has extensive experience in complex disputes including personal grievance claims, restructures, status law matters, health and safety issues, bullying and harassment cases, parental leave protection, and restraint of trade matters. She regularly attends mediations and has appeared in various courts including the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

MBO Law also provides specialised advice on Privacy Act 2020 compliance and assists clients in navigating privacy claims, including representation before the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Review Tribunal. The firm handles human rights matters involving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and privacy claims. Additionally, Mary conducts independent investigations into allegations of misconduct, bullying, harassment, discrimination and clinical practice matters, ensuring fair, timely and discreet processes that meet procedural requirements under the Employment Relations Act 2000.