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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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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 >>
Transformation continues with new CEO
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 4:34 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh Chair, Malcolm Crotty, today said the appointment of Jo Avenell to the role of Chief Executive was a pivotal moment in the firm’s continued transformation. Jo Avenell’s appointment is effective on 23 October. More >>
Construction disputes tipped to rise – Russell McVeagh
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 8:16 am | Russell McVeagh
With over 70 per cent of survey respondents from New Zealand's construction industry predicting an increase in the number of disputes in the next two years, insights released today by law firm Russell McVeagh, offer an opportunity to avoid them. More >>
Retail Re-imagined
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 9:54 am | Russell McVeagh
As personalised consumer-centric experiences are fundamentally changing the way we shop, high street retail stores are not dying, but they are definitely changing. With this comes opportunities for the sector but also significant risks, according ... More >>
Russell McVeagh advises CBA on sale of Sovereign Insurance
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 9:25 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on the sale of Sovereign, New Zealand's largest life and health insurance business, to AIA International Limited (AIA) for AU$1.275 billion. More >>
Five-time NZ Dealmaker of the Year – Pip Greenwood
Friday, 18 May 2018, 9:26 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh's Pip Greenwood was named NZ Dealmaker of the Year at last night's Australasian Law Awards held in Sydney. More >>
Margaret Bazley to lead external review of Russell McVeagh
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 12:59 pm | Russell McVeagh
Dame Margaret Bazley to lead external review of Russell McVeagh Malcolm Crotty, Chair of Russell McVeagh, has announced that the firm has appointed Dame Margaret Bazley ONZ DNZM, Hon DLit. to head an external review of incidents of sexual harassment ... More >>
Russell McVeagh sees strong M&A activity in 2018
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 1:04 pm | Russell McVeagh
In a publication released last week by Russell McVeagh, the leading New Zealand law firm considers the trends in merger and acquisition activity over the last three years and what to expect in 2018 in relation to general market trends, general legal ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Statement on poor behaviour allegations
Sunday, 25 February 2018, 3:02 pm | Russell McVeagh
Over the past 20 years there have been a limited number of allegations of poor behaviour involving consensual sexual events including on our premises. More >>
Russell McVeagh announces external review
Friday, 23 February 2018, 3:38 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh's Board and Partners have reflected on the events of two years ago and the recent media coverage relating to those events. What happened in the summer of 2015/16 was completely unacceptable. The brave actions of the young women who ... More >>
Russell McVeagh statement
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 12:59 pm | Russell McVeagh
Over two years ago we received serious allegations related to incidents in Wellington. Where allegations were made, we immediately conducted a full internal investigation at the time and initiated a formal process. Those who were the subject of the allegations ... More >>
Clients choose Russell McVeagh partners
Friday, 9 February 2018, 9:33 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh partners Sarah Keene, Ed Crook, Mei Fern Johnson and Andrew Butler have been recognised as the exclusive winners for New Zealand in their respective categories at the 2018 International Law Office Client Choice Awards. More >>
Russell McVeagh supports LGBTII inclusion
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 10:08 am | Russell McVeagh
The leading law firm has announced it has signed on as a sponsor of the NZ Falcons RFC , a gay and inclusive rugby club which aims to enable players to come together to participate and enjoy rugby in an open and supportive environment. More >>
