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 continues to be on almost every, if not all major transactions in the country (conflicts aside). Find out more about our expertise in the Expertise section.

Awards and Recognition
Our teams and transactions have won a number of high-profile legal awards. To find out about our latest successes, visit our Insights section and read our News.

Information for Clients
Russell McVeagh is committed to providing the best service to our clients in an open and transparent way.

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Antitrust and Competition	2
Bankruptcy	5
Corporate	9
Corporate - General	10
Corporate - Private Equity	9
Data Privacy	3
Entertainment and New Media	3
Environmental and Land Use	13
Finance - Banking	12
Finance - General	11
Government Contracts	19
Insurance Coverage	6
International Trade	10
IP	2
Litigation	14
Litigation - General (consumer)	3
Tax	3
Trusts and Estates	5