What Others Say About Us
We are proud of our reputation both in New Zealand and internationally. Here's a sample of what others say about us and our people.
Corporate
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
The lawyers at Russell McVeagh “are willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard to complete deals under time pressure” say loyal clients
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
"Russell McVeagh boasts an unquestionably top-tier corporate team."
The Russell McVeagh M&A team won Deal Team of the Year in the 2007 Australasian Legal Business Awards, and Partner Pip Greenwood was named finalist in the Dealmaker of the Year Category.
IFLR 1000 - www.iflr1000.com
The "strong team" at Russell McVeagh is highly regarded in the New Zealand market. Described by one competitor as: "top-notch" with a practice boasting standout lawyers.
Competition
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
Andrew Peterson and Sarah Keene are the main competition lawyers at the firm and equally esteemed for their “great knowledge and intellectual abilities.” Peterson is noted for his “strong rapport with the competition regulator,” while Keene’s skills continue to meet with widespread praise. Their clients include Woolworths, Vector and IAG NZ.
Employment
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
"Lawyers are particularly knowledgeable when it comes to advising on industrial relations and related dispute resolution procedures."
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
Ranked in Tier One by this directory, the employment team is recommended for both contentious and non-contentious work.
Finance
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
"Firmly re-established as a leading banking and finance team in New Zealand, Russell McVeagh has a reputation for “knowledgeable and efficient” lawyers who undertake the full gamut of work. The firm's impressive M&A deal flow ensures a good part of the practice is focused on acquisition finance, but capital markets, and in particular securitisation, also feature prominently. Its' impressive client base is a healthy mix of borrowers and lenders."
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com.
A top tier practice, the firm is recommended for corporate and structured finance.
Capital markets
"Russell McVeagh's leading capital markets practice has expertise in both equity and debt, though lately the firm has been more active on the debt side due to market conditions. … [partners] are exemplary."
IFLR 1000 - www.iflr1000.com
A Tier One recommended practice.
Litigation
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
" .. the group is recruiting young talented lawyers, … still enjoys an impressive client roster"
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
The "stellar team at Russell McVeagh" has a top tier rating.
Property
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
This directory notes the firm's "substantial real estate and construction practice" with an "impressive roster of partners".
Resource Management
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
Russell McVeagh's "star studded team is outstanding". "The team is simply excellent…the best in the business".
Tax
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
This “superb team” is considered by many to include some of the top tax experts in the country, with both peers and clients attesting to the firm’s quality work."
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
"Clients rate the team for its' 'efficient, responsive and solution-oriented’ service."
TMT
Chambers - www.chambersandpartners.com
"This practice advises on all aspects of TMT and fields a “strong team” of lawyers who are always abreast of the latest changes in this growing sector."
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
Russell McVeagh "has an impressive telecoms practice and acts for the dominant player in the market".
Insurance
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - www.legal500.com
The firm's "solid practice" is recognised as it "covers both contentious and non-contentious matters".
As an employer:
The Australia and New Zealand Graduate Careers Survey named Russell McVeagh as the top law firm among New Zealand’s graduate employers for two years running.
In addition, Asian Legal Business Magazine has just announced Russell McVeagh was voted Employer of Choice in New Zealand to work for, in the ALB Employer of Choice Survey just conducted in December 2007. Russell McVeagh was ranked the top law firm to work for in New Zealand in this Australasia wide survey.