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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.
Russell McVeagh - Latest News [Page 3]
Sarah Keene a 'Star Individual' for Competition/Antitrust
Friday, 20 December 2019, 1:50 pm | Russell McVeagh
Sarah Keene a 'Star Individual' for Competition/Antitrust Russell McVeagh Partner Sarah Keene has been named a 'Star Individual' by Chambers and Partners - the only individual in New Zealand to have received this ranking for Competition/Antitrust. ... More >>
Russell McVeagh announces new senior associates
Monday, 2 December 2019, 12:11 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has today announced the appointment of Senior Associate Jeremy Upson to its Litigation team in Wellington. More >>
Liz Blythe named NZ's top young private practice talent
Friday, 22 November 2019, 2:56 pm | Russell McVeagh
Technology Partner Liz Blythe has been honoured with the title 'Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year' at the 2019 New Zealand Law Awards. More >>
Russell McVeagh celebrates wins at NZ Law Awards
Friday, 22 November 2019, 11:48 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has been named New Zealand's top deal firm at the 2019 New Zealand Law Awards, and has been recognised for its role in several of the country's top transactions. Partner Liz Blythe topped off what was already a stellar night for ... More >>
Spark completes restructure of Southern Cross
Monday, 7 October 2019, 10:35 am | Russell McVeagh
Southern Cross Cable Network and its shareholders have now signed agreements and received regulatory approval for the build of the NEXT undersea data cable (SX NEXT), a new approximately US$300m internet cable between New Zealand, the United States ... More >>
Russell McVeagh partnership promotion for Will Irving
Friday, 19 July 2019, 2:01 pm | Russell McVeagh
Commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer Will Irving has been promoted from senior associate to partner at Russell McVeagh. Based in the firm's Auckland office, Will's particular specialties include disputes and advisory work across the ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Tax team win big at Asia Tax Awards
Friday, 10 May 2019, 9:54 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has been recognised as New Zealand's top tax firm, winning the New Zealand Tax Firm of the Year award at the International Tax Review Asia Tax Awards last night. For the fourth year in a row, the firm was also named the New Zealand ... More >>
Russell McVeagh welcomes new Senior Associate
Monday, 15 April 2019, 4:30 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has today announced the appointment of Senior Associate Emma Light to its Litigation team, based in Wellington. Emma joins the team from a Wellington-based practice where she served as a crown prosecutor, and brings experience in civil litigation, ... More >>
Russell McVeagh welcomes Commercial Property Special Counsel
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 4:45 pm | Russell McVeagh
Commercial property lawyer Sarah Blackmore has joined Russell McVeagh as Special Counsel as the firm's latest appointment in its growing Property and Construction team. With more than 14 years' experience, Sarah brings extensive commercial property ... More >>
Solutions for solving construction sector's recurring issues
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 8:40 am | Russell McVeagh
Industry stakeholders are calling for better project design and management to help avoid disputes in the construction sector and when these fail – there is scope for resolution processes to be utilised more effectively, according to law firm Russell ... More >>
Russell McVeagh's M&A expectations for 2019
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 9:55 am | Russell McVeagh
20 February 2019 Leading law firm Russell McVeagh has today released its M&A trends for 2019 publication that looks back at its forecasts for 2018, which all largely eventuated, and considers what 2019 holds in store. Corporate partner Ben ... More >>
Russell McVeagh partners win 2019 Client Choice Awards
Thursday, 14 February 2019, 10:04 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh partners Sarah Armstrong, David Hoare and Troy Pilkington have been honoured for their outstanding work and client service in the 2019 International Law Office Client Choice Awards, with each recognised as the exclusive Client Choice ... More >>
Paymark sale completes
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 4:05 pm | Russell McVeagh
Acting for the bank shareholders of Paymark (ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac), law firm Russell McVeagh has advised on the $190 million sale of New Zealand's leading electronic payments innovator to Ingenico Group, which finalised recently in mid-January. More >>
Russell McVeaghteams enhanced by Special Counsel promotions
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 3:51 pm | Russell McVeagh
Lance Jones, Joanna Khoo, Bevan Peachey and Gareth Worthington have been promoted to Special Counsel across the Corporate and Banking & Finance teams at the leading firm. More >>
New Russell McVeagh partnerships
Saturday, 1 December 2018, 10:31 am | Russell McVeagh
Liz Blythe, Anna Crosbie, Emmeline Rushbrook and Nathaniel Walker join Russell McVeagh's partnership. Board Chair Malcolm Crotty says the firm is proud to recognise these talented leaders, whose appointments are a result of their exceptional relationship ... More >>
Russell McVeagh wins New Zealand Deal of Year
Friday, 16 November 2018, 12:31 pm | Russell McVeagh
Leading law firm, Russell McVeagh, has been recognised at last night's 2018 New Zealand Law Awards, winning both International Deal of the Year and New Zealand Deal of the Year awards for the Lattice Energy acquisition by Beach Energy. More >>
Pip Greenwood steps down to pursue directorship roles
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 5:09 pm | Russell McVeagh
Pip Greenwood , one of New Zealand’s leading commercial lawyers and partner at Russell McVeagh, has announced her retirement from the firm in the first quarter of 2019. Pip had delayed her plans to transition into governance full-time and expand ... More >>
Russell McVeagh concludes independent investigation
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 4:32 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh Board Chair, Malcolm Crotty, today confirmed the resignation of a partner following an independent investigation into complaints regarding inappropriate comments made under the influence of alcohol. More >>
Russell McVeagh advises on mid-market buyout deal
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 9:12 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has acted for global private equity firm The Riverside Company on all aspects of its majority investment in Hiway Group. Hiway Group is a market-leading provider of road construction and maintenance, geotechnical and environmental services ... More >>
Complaint under investigation at Russell McVeagh
Monday, 24 September 2018, 7:34 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh is investigating a complaint which relates to a partner making inappropriate comments while attending a client event under the influence of alcohol. More >>
