Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
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 5]
Russell McVeagh acts on major trans-Tasman transaction
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 9:37 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has acted on the A$1.585b trans-Tasman deal that will see the conventional upstream oil and gas production business of Origin Energy, Lattice Energy, acquired by Australasian oil and gas company Beach Energy. More >>
Russell McVeagh acts on Sovereign divestment
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 12:57 pm | Russell McVeagh
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the parent company of ASB Bank Limited (ASB), is to sell its New Zealand life and health insurance business (Sovereign) and life insurance business in Australia (CommInsure Life) to AIA Group Limited (AIA) for ... More >>
Finalist nods for Russell McVeagh's Dealmakers
Monday, 4 September 2017, 9:34 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has been recognised as finalists across the entire spectrum of categories for the 2017 New Zealand Law Awards. More >>
Russell McVeagh recognised for Diversity & Inclusion
Friday, 25 August 2017, 4:00 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has received a special Highly Commended accolade at last night's 20th Diversity Awards NZ Gala Dinner in the Tomorrow's Workforce category. More >>
7 elements of authentic leadership
Monday, 21 August 2017, 9:34 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh is supporting a series of events being held for law students throughout New Zealand to highlight the importance of authentic leadership. The first event is being held at the University of Canterbury this morning. More >>
Initial Coin Offerings – not immune from regulation
Monday, 21 August 2017, 9:32 am | Russell McVeagh
Despite being a novel and still-developing form of capital raising, initial coin offerings (ICOs) raise significant questions as to how legal obligations may be enforced and applied, according to insights released today from leading law firm, Russell ... More >>
Russell McVeagh Works with Government on Emergency Services
Monday, 10 July 2017, 10:45 am | Russell McVeagh
10 July 2017 - Announced in May 2017, the Government has established a new system that will provide emergency services with a probable location of a caller when they dial 111 from a mobile phone. More >>
'R U OK?' Week at Russell McVeagh
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 10:28 am | Russell McVeagh
A firm-wide 'R U OK?' Week is currently underway at Russell McVeagh targeted at addressing mental and physical health in the workplace and encouraging staff to 'check in' with each other. More >>
Championing Change at Russell McVeagh
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 11:24 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh is proud to be part of a group of New Zealand's leading organisations who are voluntarily committing to a new diversity reporting framework, announced today by Champions for Change. More >>
Russell McVeagh acts on first NZX listing of 2017
Friday, 5 May 2017, 11:17 am | Russell McVeagh
The dual listing of Oceania Healthcare on the New Zealand and Australian exchanges was finalised this morning. More >>
Cryptocurrency & intangible property laws may need overhaul
Friday, 5 May 2017, 10:17 am | Russell McVeagh
Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency may be the catalyst for significant developments in New Zealand law. The treatment of 'intangible property' is an area ripe for clarification, and cryptocurrency may well give rise to the case to test the boundaries, according ... More >>
The Warminger trial: the parameters of permissible conduct
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 5:14 pm | Russell McVeagh
For your information, Russell McVeagh's summary of the decision available at the link below. This judgment was significant because it delineates the boundary between legitimate trading strategies and market manipulation. In particular, it confirms ... More >>
Russell McVeagh wins NZ Law Firm of the Year
Friday, 3 March 2017, 9:13 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has been announced as Law Firm of the Year for New Zealand at the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Awards held in Hong Kong last night. More >>
Clients rate Russell McVeagh partners
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 10:34 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh partners Sarah Armstrong and David Hoare have been recognised by their clients, with New Zealand category wins at the 2017 International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Awards. More >>
Russell McVeagh Advises on Purchase of NZ Property Portfolio
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 2:01 pm | Russell McVeagh
Public Sector Pension Investment Board of Canada (PSPIB) has agreed to sell 50% of the shares in PSPIB its wholly owned subsidiary, Waiheke Inc, to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. PSPIB Waiheke owns a portfolio of commercial and retail property ... More >>
Third publication: "Blockchains: Debugging bad drafting"
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 2:04 pm | Russell McVeagh
Today, Russell McVeagh released their third booklet in the publication series produced by the firm's Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Team. The booklet, Blockchains: Debugging bad drafting focuses this time on one of the most high-profile smart contract ... More >>
Russell McVeagh disseminates the future of smart contracts
Tuesday, 8 November 2016, 9:36 am | Russell McVeagh
On the heels of publishing the Cyber Attack Toolkit , Russell McVeagh has turned the focus onto smart contracts and blockchain. The firm's Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Team – who advise on the full spectrum of ICT matters for ... More >>
Russell McVeagh assists Trustpower with historical milestone
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 4:37 pm | Russell McVeagh
This week, the demerger of Trustpower became effective. This transaction, first announced to the market in December 2015, is a historical milestone for both Trustpower, and for renewable generation in Australasia. Russell McVeagh was involved in all aspects ... More >>
Russell McVeagh leading in equal pay and parental leave
Friday, 21 October 2016, 4:07 pm | Russell McVeagh
Today Russell McVeagh is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Gold Category in the YWCA Equal Pay Awards. This coincides with an announcement of a new parental leave policy, with increased paid parental leave ... More >>
Russell McVeagh comes out on top at NZAGE Awards
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 10:45 am | Russell McVeagh
Last night, Russell McVeagh was named winner of the Best Graduate Print Campaign at the NZAGE Industry Awards. The Awards commend excellence for graduate and youth employment initiatives, and Russell McVeagh is proud, as a law firm, to be recognised ... More >>
