Linda sees her work as being part of her client’s management team. She focusses on what you need for your business, considering commercial realities, risk, cost, and the need to get your workers on board with any necessary changes.

Linda is dual qualified, and has been an employment lawyer since 1996, initially practicing as a solicitor in the UK, working in major cities; Manchester, Liverpool and London, where she was also a Board Director for a housing charity, for people with complex needs. She relocated with her Australian husband, a barrister, to Melbourne in 2014.

Her experience, which has been mainly for employer clients, encompasses a broad range of industries and sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, NDIS and aged care. Linda’s background in both litigation and advice work ensures she can see the optimal way forward, in any workplace problem. She enjoys getting to know her client’s business, and the feeling of being part of their internal team, to solve problems in the most efficient way.

Linda is also able to use her excellent contacts at the Victorian Bar to bring added value and strategy to her commercial advice for your organisation.

Naomi works with employers to navigate complex industrial relations and human resource issues, providing practical advice that balances compliance requirements with operational needs.  She focuses on helping organisations build fair, sustainable workplaces while managing workforce risk and supporting business objectives.

Holding a Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management, Naomi has more than 30 years’ experience in the health and community services sector.  Her extensive industry knowledge enables her to understand the challenges facing employers and deliver solutions that are both commercially and operationally effective.

Naomi has significant expertise in enterprise agreements, including their negotiation, drafting, implementation and interpretation. She also conducts payroll, award and classification audits, helping employers identify compliance issues, manage risk and develop practical solutions that support ongoing compliance.

Naomi takes the time to understand her clients’ organisations and workforce challenges, delivering advice that is practical, tailored and workable.  She values strong client relationships and partners with employers to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Growing up in rural Victoria, Naomi developed a strong appreciation for community and teamwork through her involvement in sport. A keen hockey player, she competed at a representative level and later contributed to the sport through coaching and serving on the committee of a local hockey club. These experiences helped shape the collaborative and practical approach she brings to her work.