Russell McVeagh

New Zealand's premier law firm

About Us

About Us

Russell McVeagh has an established history of representing New Zealand’s leading corporations and financial institutions. Russell McVeagh also has an impressive track record attracting clients from throughout Australasia and internationally. We are justifiably proud of our client base which currently includes New Zealand's largest company; New Zealand's largest listed company; eleven of the NZX 15 listed companies, all of the country's retail banks; many of New Zealand's energy companies; numerous multi-national corporations; as well as major utilities, infrastructure companies, manufacturers and primary producers.

We are often asked what makes Russell McVeagh the best law firm in New Zealand? Quite simply, it's our commitment to:

  • excellence, and our intolerance of anything less. The drive, focus and energy we bring to our work is without equal.
  • understanding our clients. We don’t just provide legal advice, we provide top quality strategic and commercially focussed advice.
  • our people and providing an exceptional working environment. We employ the best people. We ensure that they receive challenging and exciting work in a supportive setting and that they are rewarded for their efforts.

Russell McVeagh is a 250 lawyer firm, with a total staff of over 400 shared across our Auckland and Wellington offices. Our lawyers are highly regarded in their fields and are recognised internationally for their expertise.

Our specialist lawyers operate in the following teams:

Competition
Corporate
Employment
Finance
Litigation
Property
Resource Management
Public Law
Tax

Operating across all these teams are industry specialisation groups.

While all this information is useful in understanding what Russell McVeagh does, it is important to understand what makes Russell McVeagh different from the other law firms in New Zealand. We could tell you ourselves, but we think it’s a good idea for you to hear what others say about us.

We are very proud of our work, and it's always pleasing to have others recognise our successes. Read more about Recent awards and accolades that Russell McVeagh has received.

location

WELLINGTON
Vodafone on the Quay
157 Lambton Quay
PO Box 10-214
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
DX SX11189

Phone: 64 4 4999 555
Fax: 64 4 499 9556

AUCKLAND
Vero Centre
48 Shortland Street
PO Box 8
Auckland 1140
New Zealand
DX CX10085

Phone: 64 9 367 8000
Fax: 64  9 367 8163

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