Russell McVeagh

New Zealand's premier law firm

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Competition

Russell McVeagh's Competition Team is regarded as pre-eminent in the field of competition and regulatory law. We are involved in New Zealand's leading competition law transactions and proceedings. more

Corporate Advisory

Russell McVeagh's Corporate Advisory Group is widely recognised as the New Zealand market leader and advises on top New Zealand and international deals. Why is the team so successful? It's the ability to assemble a group of specialists to best meet our clients' individual needs. It's also the group's unparalleled dedication to providing top quality advice and getting the job done. more

Employment

The firm's employment law team provides clients with decisive and strategic advice on all aspects of New Zealand employment law. We understand the need for timely, practical and cost-effective advice. more

Finance

Russell McVeagh's highly regarded Finance Group aims to be the team of choice for clients with the most complex financing transactions and challenging legal issues. Our partners are leading individuals in the New Zealand market with considerable experience in a wide range of domestic and international banking and financing transactions. more

Litigation

The firm's litigators are leaders in their field, with a broad range of experience and significant expertise in resolving complex commercial disputes. Our focus is achieving the commercial objectives of our clients - from minimising risk at the outset of a transaction through to hard-nosed litigation. more

Property

The Property Team is unquestionably the best property legal services provider in New Zealand. Russell McVeagh has the largest property practice in the country, with unequalled depth and breadth of property experience. We are known for facilitating transactions whilst ensuring the protection of our client's interests. more

Public Law and Policy

Based in Wellington, our Public Law & Policy team comprises leading practitioners in administrative and constitutional law. With an extensive cumulative experience of political and policy processes we play a key role in mediating and influencing the interaction between Government and the private sector. more

Resource Management

Russell McVeagh has New Zealand's longest established and most experienced environmental and resource management practice. The team has tremendous depth and a wide range of experience in all areas of resource management law. Our focus is to work in a collaborative and strategic manner with clients to achieve the best possible outcome. more

Tax

Providing a complete range of advice on all types of direct and indirect taxation, the Russell McVeagh Tax Team stands out as New Zealand's strongest legal tax practice. Our highly skilled practitioners advise commercial and private clients of the firm, and are regularly consulted by other law firms, accountants and professional organisations. more