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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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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 >>
Russell McVeagh partner recognised as a Woman of Influence
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 12:57 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh partner Pip Greenwood has been named as a finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence Awards for 2015. More >>
Russell McVeagh a finalist for Firm of the Year
Friday, 18 September 2015, 9:58 am | Russell McVeagh
Issue 7.3 of NZ Lawyer magazine arrived this week, and features the finalists for the 2015 New Zealand Law Awards. More >>
Russell McVeagh at the 2015 EEO Diversity Awards
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 2:59 pm | Russell McVeagh
The 2015 Equal Employment Opportunity Trust Diversity Awards were held last night in Auckland, and a team from Russell McVeagh attended to represent the firm as finalists in the Empowerment Award category. More >>
Russell McVeagh shortlisted for Dispute Resolution awards
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 9:53 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh's Litigation team has been recognised on the shortlist for Asialaw's inaugural Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards. More >>
Two Russell McVeagh litigators in NZ 'Hot List'
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 10:54 am | Russell McVeagh
The 2015 NZ Lawyer magazine 'Hot List' issue is out this week, and it features two litigation partners from Russell McVeagh's Wellington office. More >>
Russell McVeagh wins M&A Deal of the Year
Friday, 22 May 2015, 3:23 pm | Russell McVeagh
The Australasian Law Awards were held in Sydney last week and Russell McVeagh was recognised as part of the team advising on the 2015 M&A Deal of the Year. More >>
Russell McVeagh is Best Lawyers' top listed firm for 2015
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 3:17 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh has been recognised as New Zealand's premier commercial law firm, with 24 of the firm's partners listed in the new edition of Best Lawyers. The firm is the top listed practice in Auckland and Wellington for Real Estate, Capital Markets ... More >>
Russell McVeagh partners the client choice
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 6:06 pm | Russell McVeagh
The awards, established in 2005, recognise partners around the world that are notable for the excellent client service they provide. They are awarded to lawyers who add real value to their clients' businesses. More >>
Russell McVeagh welcomes two new Partners
Monday, 1 December 2014, 11:04 am | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh is proud to announce the admission of two new partners, Allison Arthur-Young and Chris Curran, who joined the firm's partnership from 1 December 2014. More >>
Russell McVeagh NZ firm of Year at Asia Women in Law Awards
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 1:22 pm | Russell McVeagh
Russell McVeagh was recognised as the New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2014 Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards, held in Hong Kong on 13 November. More >>
Russell Mcveagh scoops deal awards at the 2014 NZ Law Awards
Friday, 7 November 2014, 12:10 pm | Russell McVeagh
The 2014 New Zealand Law Awards were held in Auckland last night, and Russell McVeagh has picked up awards across the entire spectrum of deal categories in New Zealand. More >>
Russell McVeagh partners recognised at women in Law Award
Friday, 8 August 2014, 1:10 pm | Russell McVeagh
Two Russell McVeagh partners were recognised as the stars of their fields at the 2014 Euromoney Australasian Women in Law Awards, held in Sydney last night. More >>
Russell McVeagh welcomes signing of FATCA agreement with US
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 1:40 pm | Russell McVeagh
Law firm Russell McVeagh has welcomed the signing of an Inter-governmental Agreement (or IGA) between New Zealand and the US as a further step in implementing the FATCA regime in New Zealand. Tax specialist Greg Neill noted that, while FATCA has been ... More >>
