Emma Peterson is a Partner in Russell McVeagh’s Litigation team, specialising in employment law and health and safety. She advises employers on complex workplace issues, including personal grievances, restructurings, and managing risk in sensitive employee matters.

Emma is particularly experienced in helping organisations navigate the intersection of employment and health and safety obligations, including psychosocial risks and workplace investigations. She provides clear, pragmatic guidance on compliance and dispute resolution, drawing on deep experience across New Zealand’s employment law framework.

Known for her practical and commercially focused approach, Emma works closely with HR leaders and executives to manage real-world challenges and deliver outcomes that are both legally sound and workable in practice..