Dentons Kensington Swan is delighted to announce that Renee Butler will be promoted to Partner with effect from 1 January 2023. 

Renee joined Dentons Kensington Swan as a graduate in 2013. She specialises in complex employment issues and workplace investigations, as well as health and safety law. In addition, Renee leads the workplace immigration team for the firm. She joins Partners Greg Cain, Charlotte Parkhill and James Warren in the national employment team. 

Hayden Wilson, Chair and Partner of Dentons Kensington Swan, says, “In her time with us Renee has built a reputation as an exceptional lawyer and adviser, with a style that puts clients at ease – often in their most difficult situations.”

Wilson continues, “Renee’s promotion reflects the high regard in which she is held as a lawyer, and the reputation of our employment practice – we are extremely excited to watch both Renee and the practice continue to grow.”

New employment Partner, Renee Butler, says, “I have to say that becoming a Partner in a global law firm is not the career path I expected. As a young mother, it is often difficult to see how it is possible to balance being a Partner with family commitments. However, I know that many of our clients are or have managed that balance. Those joint experiences provide a connection which helps us to provide insightful and pragmatic advice. I am stoked to be joining the partnership and working alongside Greg, Charlotte and James.”

Dentons Kensington Swan’s Chief Executive, Charles Spillane, says, “Renee’s promotion to Partner will not be a surprise to those who have worked with her. She has a natural affinity for dealing with people and resolving complex issues. Renee is a natural and thoughtful leader. She has already made a significant contribution to the firm’s culture. We are beyond pleased that she will be joining the partnership. I’m convinced she will continue to have a positive influence on the firm as a whole and make a tangible difference for our clients.” 

Renee was included in NZ Lawyer’s 2020 list of Rising Stars.

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