Split comes for Copeland Ashcroft in restructuring

The two new entities will serve the North and South Islands

Split comes for Copeland Ashcroft in restructuring
Janet Copeland, Kate Ashcroft

Copeland Ashcroft is set to split in a restructuring that will take effect this year.

Partners Janet Copeland and Kate Ashcroft will each set up new businesses to cater to the South and North Islands, respectively. Copeland will be joined by Naoimh McAllister in establishing the South Island entity, while Ashcroft will launch the North Island entity alongside Myriam Mitchell and Christie McGregor.

The sister businesses will operate alongside each other effective 1 August.

“As we celebrate a decade of partnership, we’ve taken this opportunity to reflect on how we can best position ourselves for the future, in consideration of the most effective way to service our clients, manage our operations, and continue to develop our people”, said Copeland, who is Copeland Ashcroft’s managing partner. “In light of our continued growth and geographical reach, we’ve decided to split the firm into two new North and South Island entities”.

Since its inception, Copeland Ashcroft’s headcount has more than doubled, the firm said.

Ashcroft explained that the split would enable the firm to “better deliver our clients bespoke professional services, deepen our focus on localised expertise, and foster closer-knit, stronger teams”.

Both entitles will offer specialist workplace law advice in relation to employment, health and safety and immigration.