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.
Rankings highlights in the 2024/25 guide include:
- The only New Zealand firm to rank in the Top Tier in all five practice areas, including Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets (Debt, Equity and Structured Finance and Securitisation), Project Development, and Restructuring and Insolvency.
- Banking and Finance partner Deemple Budhia recognised as a 'Market Leader' and a 'Women Leader' in three areas including Capital Markets: Debt, Structured Finance and Securitisation, and Banking and Finance. This outstanding recognition is reserved for "partners who are the true leaders in the eyes of clients and peers, who have led on the most high-profile, innovative and complex deals in their markets".
- Banking and Finance partner Tom Hunt recognised as a Notable Practitioner in Capital Markets: Debt and Banking and Finance.
- Restructuring and Insolvency partner Alex MacDuff recognised as a Rising Star Partner.
- Corporate Advisory senior associate Hannah Brown recognised as a 'Rising Star' for Corporate and Financial.
Overall, 22 talented Russell McVeagh lawyers were recognised by the guide.
The firm is also recognised as a Top Tier Firm by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guides.
Read more about our firm's rankings in the IFLR1000 guide here.