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 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 >>

NZ Law Award finalists announced

Monday, 19 September 2016, 12:43 pm | Russell McVeagh

The shortlists for the remaining NZ Law Award categories were announced today and Russell McVeagh features as finalists across all awards. This is a significant achievement and adds to the previously announced deal categories, of which the firm is already ... More >>

Cyber attack – are you ready for the inevitable?

Thursday, 15 September 2016, 11:06 am | Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh has today launched a new 'Cyber Attack Tookit', which describes a model on how to prepare for, and how to respond to, a cyber attack. The step-by-step guide covers three key elements: the roles and responsibilities of a cyber response ... More >>

Russell McVeagh achieves Rainbow Tick certification

Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 9:45 am | Russell McVeagh

Following a six month audit process, New Zealand’s premier commercial law firm, Russell McVeagh, is proud to have been awarded Rainbow Tick certification. The Rainbow Tick programme is a continual quality improvement programme designed to help an organisation ... More >>

OIO calls into question listed company market practice

Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:43 am | Russell McVeagh

The Overseas Investment Office has recently advised that its interpretation of the definition of "overseas person" under the Overseas Investment Act 2005 is markedly different from what this firm and, to our knowledge, the market generally has previously ... More >>

Russell McVeagh welcomes employment law specialist

Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:06 am | Russell McVeagh

New Zealand employment law and health and safety specialist, Kylie Dunn, has today been promoted to partner at New Zealand's premier law firm, Russell McVeagh. More >>

Proudly Kiwi Made

Friday, 18 December 2015, 4:51 pm | Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh congratulates Powershop, a subsidiary of Meridian Energy, the Wellington based power company on the conclusion of its significant new agreement with UK-based electricity generator and supplier npower (an RWE company). More >>

Russell McVeagh new partner promotions

Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 9:30 am | Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh new partner promotions: Welcome Tom and David John Powell, who heads Russell McVeagh’s National Finance Practice and David Hoare, Chair of the Corporate Advisory group, both welcome the promotion of Tom Hunt and David Raudkivi to the ... More >>