Greg Lloyd

Before becoming a lawyer in 2001 I spent 15 years working in a variety of industries, including the military, factories, warehouses, hospitality, retail and construction. My understanding of workplaces comes from being a worker, not just a lawyer. 

 

For most of my legal career I have worked as a trade union lawyer.  I have worked for the NZ Council of Trade Unions, the National Distribution Union (now First Union), the Public Services Association and as General Counsel for the NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union (now E tū Inc.). I have also worked for a provincial law firm and as a prosecutor for the Department of Labour (now MBIE).  I have been an independent barrister for about 7 years. 

 

I am an experienced litigator and over the years I have represented clients in mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, as well as a number of other Courts and Tribunals.  

 

I believe strongly in the importance of community based legal services.  For many years I have worked closely with Community Law Centres as a volunteer, providing free legal advice. 

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I have represented clients in a range of cases, including: 
 

• Personal grievances

• Human rights / discrimination

• Migrant exploitation 

• Employment agreement disputes

• Workplace health and safety

• Wage arrears claims

• Breaches of good faith

• Holiday pay disputes

• Statutory compliance

• ACC claims

• Immigration 

• Restraint of trade

 

For most of my legal career I have acted for workers and unions so I know how important good employment practices are.  That is why I also offer a range of services to employers, especially small employers and not for profit organisations, because I know proper legal support at an early stage can save money, improve workplace relationships and avoid unnecessary disputes further down the track. 

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I am an approved legal aid provider for employment cases. 

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