'NZ Firm of the Year' and 'Pro Bono National Firm of the Year'

Russell McVeagh has been recognised as the New Zealand Firm of the Year and Pro Bono National Firm of the Year at the Women in Business Law Awards APAC 2023.

These top honours recognise leading firms from across the Asia Pacific region based on the complexity of their work and on their advocacy, influence, and thought leadership, promoting women in the practice of law.  

Russell McVeagh CEO Jo Avenell said, "We are honoured to receive this amazing recognition, reflecting our firm's work and commitment to providing leadership and support to women in the profession. Pro bono is a core focus of our firm, and we are privileged to be able to assist many of the country's most charitable and not for profit organisations in their incredible work".

Russell McVeagh recently published its Pro Bono Overview 2023 in September which outlines the firm's commitment to assisting communities across the motu. You can read more about our Pro Bono work here and in our ESG report here. 

The full list of Women in Business Law Awards APAC 2023 winners is available here.