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Russell McVeagh
We are a dynamic network of specialists who are champions for our clients’ strategic goals.
Widely regarded as New Zealand's premier law firm, Russell McVeagh is committed to operating on the cutting edge of legal practice. We employ approximately 350 staff and partners across our Auckland and Wellington offices, our lawyers are the best in their fields and recognised internationally for their expertise.
The firm acts for 11 of the NZX 15 companies, and New Zealand's major corporates, including numerous energy and utilities companies, all of New Zealand's retail banks, and New Zealand's largest company and largest listed company.
All of our practice groups are respected as leaders in the market and we assist clients with their most complex, challenging and high-profile transactions.
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Russell McVeagh Appoints Four New Senior Associates
Friday, 13 March 2026, 4:31 pm | Russell McVeagh
Callum Burnett, Elsie Stone and Jemma Milicich, based in Auckland, and Nick Fenton, based in Wellington, have joined the firm in recent months. More >>
Russell McVeagh Strengthens Ranks With Senior Lawyer Appointments
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 1:22 pm | Russell McVeagh
Callum, Ling Yan, Matt and Helen all began their careers at Russell McVeagh before gaining valuable experience overseas, while Elsie, Joanna, Sophie and Lawson all joined with experience gained at other New Zealand firms. More >>
Russell McVeagh Welcomes Expert Construction Partner
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:28 am | Russell McVeagh
The new partner, Brian Clayton, will be working closely with the firm's other Construction experts, which include Anna Crosbie, Ed Crook and Michael Taylor. More >>
Russell McVeagh Welcomes Second Queenstown-Based Partner
Friday, 1 August 2025, 9:06 am | Russell McVeagh
Board Chair David Butler said, "We are delighted to have someone of Sam's calibre and experience join our firm. He is a highly regarded and trusted lawyer who, over many years, has formed deep relationships in the Lakes region and across the South ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Promotes Sarah DeSourdy Hastings To Partnership
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 2:24 pm | Russell McVeagh
As a home-grown Russell McVeagh talent beginning her career as a summer clerk, Sarah progressed at the firm before moving to London, where she worked in Allen & Overy LLP's international capital markets group as a senior associate in the derivatives ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Welcomes New Senior Associates To Environment And Planning, And Litigation Practices
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 10:07 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has appointed three new Senior Associates, strengthening its Environment and Planning, and Litigation teams in the firm's Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland office. More >>
Russell McVeagh Grows Talent With Five Senior Associate Promotions
Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:33 pm | Russell McVeagh
Breanna, Nicola and Callum all began their careers at the firm, bringing valuable experience gained from working in-house. James and Maddy both joined the firm in 2023 and further strengthen the team with their expertise in Litigation. More >>
Partner Promotions At Russell McVeagh
Friday, 29 November 2024, 12:11 pm | Russell McVeagh
Board Chair David Butler says, "We are delighted to welcome Lauren and Jeremy to the partnership. They are exceptional lawyers and team leaders who will further strengthen our ability to provide our clients with the best possible service and outcomes." More >>
Four Partner Appointments Enhance Russell McVeagh Partnership
Friday, 1 December 2023, 9:10 am | Russell McVeagh
Leading commercial law firm Russell McVeagh is further growing its partnership with key home-grown senior talents – Alex MacDuff , Bevan Peachey , Hannah Wilson and Michael Loan – being promoted to partner (subject to completing Law Society requirements). ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Expands Private Client Offering With New Special Counsel
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 8:41 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has expanded its private client practice with the addition of special counsel Priscilla Brown, who has over a decade of experience delivering expert advice in all areas of personal asset ownership, family succession and philanthropy. She ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Welcomes New Wellington-based Real Estate & Construction Partner
Monday, 20 March 2023, 2:13 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh continues to grow its market-leading Real Estate & Construction team with the addition of a new partner based in its Wellington office, Doran Wyatt . Doran joins partners Sarah Blackmore , Ed Crook , David Butler , Anna Crosbie and ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Promotes Six To Senior Associate
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:01 pm | Russell McVeagh
Six talented lawyers have been promoted to senior associate at Russell McVeagh, spanning the Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Litigation, and Real Estate & Construction practice groups. "It's fantastic to see these ... More >>
Three Promoted To Special Counsel At Russell McVeagh
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 9:37 am | Russell McVeagh
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2212/7f81d1909b795a5176b2.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Russell McVeagh has promoted two of its litigators and one Environment, Planning and Natural Resources (EPNR) ... More >>
Home-grown Talented Real Estate Lawyer Promoted At Russell McVeagh
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 11:23 am | Russell McVeagh
Leading New Zealand law firm Russell McVeagh has announced the promotion of talented Real Estate lawyer, Natalie Steur , to partner (subject to completing Law Society requirements). <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2212/14621fb1f81e3890c722.jpeg" ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Welcomes 4 New Seniors Across Corporate And Litigation
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 10:31 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has recently welcomed back three senior alumni, and a further senior lawyer to the firm across its Corporate Advisory and Litigation practice areas, including Wellington-based special counsels Michael Loan and Steven Sutton , and Auckland-based ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Assists On Fisher Funds' Acquisition Of Kiwi Wealth
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 4:05 pm | Russell McVeagh
Leading law firm Russell McVeagh is pleased to have assisted Fisher Funds on its purchase of Kiwi Wealth for NZ$310 million, coming soon after working with the same team on the acquisition of Aon's KiwiSaver and superannuation schemes. Announced ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Assists On Goodman's Green Bonds Issuance
Tuesday, 19 April 2022, 10:16 am | Russell McVeagh
Today marks the first green bond issuance by GMT Bond Issuer Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodman Property Trust. $150 million of green bonds were issued. The Russell McVeagh team advising Goodman Property Trust, New Zealand's largest listed ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Named NZ Law Firm Of The Year At Pan-Asia Awards
Friday, 18 March 2022, 12:36 pm | Russell McVeagh
Leading law firm Russell McVeagh has been recognised as the top law firm in the country. The firm was awarded the ' National Law Firm of the Year: New Zealand' title at the prestigious IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2022 at last night's online awards ceremony. ... More >>
Westpac Life Sale Completes With Russell McVeagh's Assistance
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 6:21 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh is pleased to have assisted the Westpac Group complete the sale of its New Zealand life insurance business to Fidelity Life this week. The $400 million sale includes a 15-year strategic alliance agreement for the exclusive provision ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Assists On Innovative Financing Model To Accelerate Adoption Of Low Emissions Vehicles
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 2:53 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh is pleased to have assisted NZ Post, who together with New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF), have signed a $20 million financing agreement to accelerate the transition of the NZ Post fleet and its delivery contractors’ vehicles ... More >>
