Background/Expertise
Daniel is a recent law graduate who joined Ford Sumner Lawyers in January 2025. Originally from Auckland, he studied at Victoria University of Wellington where he completed his LLB and BA (History and International Relations).
While completing his degree, Daniel was President of the Victoria University Rowing Club (VURC) and helped organise the day-to-day operation of the Incorporated Society. Prior to joining Ford Sumner Lawyers, Daniel also worked in other Wellington and Auckland-based law firms.
Daniel has a keen interest in corporate matters and is working as a part of the Commercial Team at Ford Sumner Lawyers.
Outside of work, Daniel enjoys long distance running, reading books on history and keeping up with the NBA.
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Articles by Daniel
Retentions Must Be Returned – The
Retentions under a subcontract are held on trust by the head contractor for the benefit of the subcontractor. If retentions are withheld, contingent on anything...
Court takes Uber for joyride: but
The Court of Appeal has found four drivers were employees of Uber when they were logged into the Uber driver app. While Uber was successful...
Employment Court widens the definition of
Payments may now be part of ‘gross earnings’ despite being labelled ‘discretionary’ and as such be liable for inclusion in the calculation of holiday pay....
Redundancy – Don’t Jump the Gun!
The Employment Relations Authority’s recent decision in Buckingham v St John (“Buckingham”) serves as reminder for employers to ensure their redundancy policies and procedures are sound. What...