Anthony Drake Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Anthony has acted for a wide range of major domestic corporates, New Zealand Government and various local government agencies, and state-owned enterprises. He has also an established practice in acting for individual and private clients.Examples of significant work lead by Anthony include:• Acting for a major local authority in relation to the investigation and prosecution of a number of employees regarding corruption and bribery. • Acting for a number of clients in relation to theft of confidential information, intellectual property and the interference with computer systems. This includes obtaining search and seizure orders.• Acting for private clients on claims for personal grievances • Acting for private clients in defending claims of breach of restrictive covenants in restraint of trade.• Acting for a private clients and corporates in relation to business transfer provisions in the Employment Relations Act 2000. • Providing employment, restructuring and health and safety advice, and representing local authorities for over fifteen years.• Representing employers in collective bargaining and application of the collective bargaining provisions in the Employment Relations Act 2000• Advising and representing many multi-national companies in relation to ongoing employment issues regarding the interpretation of employment laws, and processes, and providing strategic advice on commercial aspects of their businesses.

Auckland, New Zealand

Anthony is the firm's practice group leader. He is acknowledged as a specialist in his field and advises some of New Zealand’s largest organisations across the suite of employment-related issues. His success in mediations, disputes, restructuring and complex strategies, and his drive to be at the forefront of employment law, has led to his recognition in international relations as a keynote presenter at top industrial conferences. Anthony is ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading individual in New Zealand employment law.Anthony provides experienced and expert advice on employment agreements, employment aspects of commercial transactions, dismissals, redundancy, restraints of trade, employment disputes, privacy and human rights.Much of Anthony’s work is complex. He advises clients on their most critical and sensitive matters. He prides himself on being responsive and providing honest, insightful and experienced advice. Anthony is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, 2016 describes him as ‘fantastic, compassionate, influential and understanding’ and ‘absolutely outstanding with boundless energy’.