Ellen France
New ZealandjudgeFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ellen France is a prominent New Zealand judge serving on the Supreme Court, recognized for her expertise in commercial and employment law. She recently participated in a landmark Supreme Court case regarding the employment status of Uber drivers, where she acknowledged the complexity of the relationship between the drivers and the company, ultimately supporting the conclusion that these drivers should be classified as employees.
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Justices Ellen France, Williams and Cooke ruled in the Supreme Court decision.
Remuera cross-lease dispute returns to arbitration after Supreme Court rulingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-14
New Zealand· 2026-09-14
Justice Ellen France took issue with the way the lower courts approached the case but concluded the real nature of the relationship between Uber and the drivers was one of employment.
Uber drivers win battle for employee status in landmark Supreme Court caseThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-11-17
New Zealand· 2025-11-17
