Michael Witt

Michael is an experienced and specialised Senior Employment Lawyer, Dispute Resolver, Trusted strategic Advisor, Presenter and Speaker, Mediator, Workplace Investigator, and Textbook author.

Michael is a German and New Zealand qualified lawyer with 20 years of experience in employment law, both in New Zealand and internationally. With a wealth of experience working with clients across various industries, Michael is dedicated to partnering with clients to provide pragmatic solutions tailored to their specific needs. Whether it's employment agreements and workplace policies, personal grievances, restructuring and redundancies, exit negotiations, Holidays Act-related matters, health and safety, disciplinary proceedings and performance management, restraints of trade, or any other employment-related issue, Michael prides himself on uncovering what is most important to the client and strives to achieve favorable outcomes. He believes in resolving issues at the earliest stage—ideally before they arise—but is also well-equipped to provide advice or representation in litigating employment matters when necessary.

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Employment

Dispute resolution

Workplace investigation

LLM (distinction), Victoria University of Wellington

Michael is a founding member and the current secretary of the West Coast Rangers Football & Sports Club in West Auckland. He has also served as a board member and junior football convener for North Shore United AFC.