Insights & News

Russell McVeagh Environment and Planning partner and previous Board Chair Allison Arthur-Young has been profiled in Chambers & Partners' inaugural DEI Global Report 2024 which highlights the most impactful diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives transforming the legal profession globally.

We’re thrilled to again be independently recognised as a Top Tier Firm in the latest Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 Guides.

Russell McVeagh partners Mei Fern Johnson and Troy Pilkington's outstanding work and client service has been honoured for a fifth year in the Lexology Client Choice Awards 2025.

Russell McVeagh is proud to have won Employer of Choice (> 100 lawyers) at last night's 2024 NZ Law Awards, as well as numerous 'Deal of the Year' awards.

Russell McVeagh has again been named a Top Tier Firm by leading international guide IFLR1000, which specialises in ranking financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.

Russell McVeagh is pleased to have been named an Excellence Awardee (finalist) across multiple categories ahead of this year's NZ Law Awards, including Large Law Firm of the Year and Employer of Choice (>100 lawyers).

Litigation partner and co-leader of Russell McVeagh's Private Client practice, Nathaniel Walker, has been recognised as one of Aotearoa's best Private Client experts in Chambers and Partners' High Net Worth Guide 2024 for a third year.

Russell McVeagh's Real Estate partner Natalie Steur has been recognised as one of the most influential lawyers in New Zealand for 2024.