David advises clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, with a particular interest in non-contentious employment relations matters.

Prior to joining LangtonHudson, David gained extensive experience in the private sector. He worked as an employment relations specialist at one of New Zealand’s largest HR/ER consultancy firms, where he advised SMEs nationwide on a broad range of employment matters.

University of Canterbury, LLB 2018
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
New Zealand Law Society Member

 
Associate, LangtonHudson, Lawyers 2025 – present
Employment Relations Specialist, Peninsula New Zealand, Jan 2025 – Sep 2025
People & Capability Advisor, Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Ministry for the Environment, Apr 2024 – Nov 2024
Employment Relations Advisor, Peninsula New Zealand, 2019 – 2022

Non-Contentious

• Advising insurer clients on risk exposure relating to insured employment claims
• Advising SMEs on employment transfers in business sales, including matters involving vulnerable employees*
• Advising on large-scale restructure processes for industrial, retail, and SME businesses*
• Supporting a large-scale, complex change process at Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Ministry for the Environment in response to government budget cuts*

*Denotes work prior to joining LangtonHudson