Thompson Law: ACC, Employment & Health Safety Legal Specialists

Armstrong Thompson Barristers and Solicitors is a specialist law firm with offices in Wellington and Tauranga, New Zealand. The firm specialises in accident compensation (ACC) law, employment law, and health and safety law, primarily representing workers and unions. They understand that ACC, employment and health and safety disputes can be distressing, and work closely with clients to resolve issues with as little difficulty as possible.

The firm provides comprehensive ACC legal services including challenging ACC decisions on cover and entitlements, representation at reviews and appeals, and general advice on dealings with ACC. In employment law, they offer advice on individual employment agreements, personal grievances, unfair dismissal claims, and workplace investigations. Their health and safety practice focuses on developing workplace systems to prevent harm, using the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 as a foundation for practical solutions.

Armstrong Thompson was a finalist for Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the New Zealand Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. The firm is committed to keeping fees competitive and are registered legal aid providers. They have fee agreements with several unions around the country and are able to assist clients from all around New Zealand, regardless of location.