Shelley Kopu Law: Employment & Workplace Law Specialists Auckland

Shelley Kopu Law is a specialist employment law practice led by Shelley Kopu, a barrister of Te Atiawa descent who brings a unique Te Ao Māori perspective to employment law challenges. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to both employers and employees across litigation, mediation, and compliance matters, with particular expertise in workplace reviews, inquiries, and investigations.

The practice offers a full spectrum of employment law services including representation in the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, District Court, and High Court. Shelley's extensive experience spans disciplinary matters, personal grievances, restructures and redundancies, collective bargaining, employment agreements, health and safety compliance, HR audits, and settlement negotiations. Her background combines legal expertise with practical human resources experience gained at international law and accounting firms.

Beyond traditional legal services, Shelley Kopu Law specialises in workplace investigations covering matters such as bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, and policy breaches across diverse sectors including banking, retail, religious organisations, Māori organisations, education, and charities. As a qualified mediator, Shelley facilitates resolution-focused discussions in safe environments. The firm also provides speaking, training, and facilitation services, with Shelley being a sought-after presenter for organisations including the New Zealand Law Society and Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa.