About Us

Brown & Bates are specialists in employment law, civil and commercial litigation. With nearly 40 years of experience between them, Libby Brown and Jol Bates are experts in their field. The pair opened their Napier practice in 2015, and offer a knowledgeable, reliable and friendly service. Brown & Bates work throughout Hawke’s Bay and New Zealand, delivering a wide range of solutions with a professional, practical approach.

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Libby Brown

LLB (Otago)

Libby is a specialised employment lawyer, with vast knowledge, expertise and experience in her field.

Raised in Hawke’s Bay, Libby returned to the region in 2005, and after ten years working for an employment law team, decided to develop a specialist employment law and litigation firm. She set up her own practice Brown & Bates in 2015, with fellow director and university cohort Jol Bates.

Contact

Phone: +64 (0)6 651 1600
Email: libby@brownandbates.nz

Area of Expertise

Employment Law

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Jol Bates

LLB (Otago)

If you’ve got a complex legal issue, Jol is your man. With more than 20 years experience in the legal world, he’s well-known for his employment law, civil and commercial litigation work. He deals with clients in Hawke’s Bay, throughout New Zealand and the globe.

Jol is a sought-after advocate who prides himself on having a customer-oriented approach.