Bridget Smith
Partner
bridget.smith@smithdunn.co.nz
Hi, I’m Bridget Smith. I advise on the full range of employment law issues for both employers and employees, with a specialty in negotiating complex exits for senior employees. I am also often brought in as an independent investigator for external workplace investigations (I am an AWI certificate holder (AWI-CH) since 2019).
With more than 20 years’ experience, I have developed broad advocacy skills in both mediations and litigation. As well as regular appearances in the specialist employment institutions, I have also appeared in the High Court and Court of Appeal, together with the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy.
I am a regular commentator on employment law issues in print, on radio and on tv. In addition, I regularly present at both client and industry seminars.
I have been recognised by the following guides and publications:
Employment Law in the Chambers and Partners’ 2024 Guide
'Leading Individual' in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Guide
Best Lawyers 2024 New Zealand Guide for Employment/Labour
Doyles for Employment Law in New Zealand.
I established Smith Dunn with Kylie Dunn in 2024.
Kylie Dunn
Partner
kylie.dunn@smithdunn.co.nz
Hello I’m Kylie Dunn. I have more than 20 years experience in employment law. My practices encompass advice on all aspects of employment relationships, with a particular focus on assisting employers with disputes, personal grievances (including misconduct and redundancy), issues that arise with unions, issues regarding the employment of senior executives (including exit arrangements), and employment issues arising in relation to the sale of a business.
I regularly represent clients in mediation, the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court and have appeared in the Court of Appeal. I also conduct independent external workplace investigations and am an AWI certificate holder (AWI-CH).
I have been recognised by the following guides and publications:
Employment law in the Chambers and Partners’ 2024 Guide
'Leading Individual' in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Guide
Best Lawyers 2024 New Zealand Guide for both Employment/Labour and Litigation.
Doyles for Employment Law in New Zealand.
I established Smith Dunn with Bridget Smith in 2024.
