Sarah Cates Employment Law - Expert Employment Lawyers Wellington

Sarah Cates Employment Law is a specialist employment law practice led by Sarah Cates, an experienced employment lawyer and accredited mediator. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to employers, employees, and small unions across all employment law matters, including both contentious disputes and non-contentious advisory work. Sarah's approach emphasises building strong partnerships with clients, offering tailored, empathetic, and practical legal guidance that is easy to understand.

The practice offers extensive services including employment disputes, disciplinary matters, employment processes, human rights issues, post-employment matters, and legislative compliance. Sarah also provides employer coaching sessions, employment documentation, human resources support, and training workshops. As an accredited mediator and restorative practice facilitator, she brings unique expertise in alternative dispute resolution, offering mediation and facilitation services with a warm and professional approach that creates safe environments for exploring issues and outcomes.

Based in Wellington and Whangārei, Sarah assists clients throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting with clients both online and in person. She has a particular interest in the intersection of employment law and tikanga Māori, having experience acting for individuals and organisations in tikanga Māori contexts. Sarah maintains an extensive referral network and is committed to providing clients with access to other experts when needed, ensuring they receive comprehensive support for their employment law needs.