Experience:
Naoimh is a highly regarded employment law specialist with more than 15 years of experience across New Zealand and internationally. She is known for her practical, solutions-driven approach and her ability to guide clients through sensitive HR and legal matters with clarity and confidence.

She is an experienced litigator, investigator, and independent mediator, trusted by organisations to resolve complex workplace issues efficiently and effectively.

Her career highlights include advising on health and safety law during the Christchurch rebuild, supporting major conservation projects, and providing specialist guidance on migrant-worker-related employment issues. Naoimh’s hands-on experience across diverse industries allows her to deliver advice that is both commercially sound and legally robust.

In August 2025, Naoimh co-founded Copeland McAllister with Janet Copeland, a specialist law firm dedicated to employment law, health and safety, and immigration law.

Expertise:
Naoimh works closely with HR professionals, leadership teams, and boards to manage risk, resolve disputes and get positive outcomes for organisations.

She is a specialist when it comes to mediation and dispute resolution, offering clear, calm and precise advice and support.

Her expertise includes:
• Dispute resolution and mediation
• Independent workplace investigations
• Employment litigation and representation
• Strategic industrial relations and HR advisory
• Disciplinary and performance management processes
• Restructuring and redundancies
• Health and safety compliance and advisory
• Immigration connected to work

Memberships and affiliations

• NZLS National Standards Committee