Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere
– Martin Luther King Jr
Ubi jus ibi remedium
Where there’s a right, there should be a remedy
John Goddard is a barrister practising at Lambton Chambers in Wellington, New Zealand. He specialises in employment and insurance law and has represented clients in mediation, arbitration and litigation.
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Employment Law
John is an employment law specialist and has acted for both employers and employees.
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Insurance Law
John has developed expertise in all aspects of insurance law. He has been instructed by both insurers and insured parties.
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Civil Litigation
John has a broad experience of civil litigation and can advise you and represent you on all aspects of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Learn More
Articles & Press
The New Zealand government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the right to health
Recent measures taken to eliminate covid-19 could be seen as being the first example of express recognition by the New Zealand government of the right to health as a fundamental human right. It may also be the first time that the New Zealand government has fully implemented the United Nations’ Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on Business and Human Rights.
Covid-19 and the wage subsidy scheme
To mitigate against the adverse financial impacts caused by the Level 4 arrangements, the government has introduced a number of measures. From an employment law context, the most significant is the wage subsidy scheme.
The Covid 19 response and Business Interruption Insurance
As a result of the government’s response to Covid-19, especially since New Zealand moved to Alert-Level 4, many businesses have been forced to shut down or, at least, to work remotely. This is likely to have a significantly detrimental effect on business revenue.