Insights & News
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Awards & RecognitionRussell McVeagh scoops NZ Law Firm of the Year and NZ Lawyer of the Year at Benchmark Litigation Awards
Russell McVeagh received three top recognitions at the Benchmark Litigation 2025 Awards this week including NZ Law Firm of the Year, NZ Lawyer of the Year for Nathaniel Walker, and Kirsten Massey's inclusion in the Top 100 Women in Litigation 2025 list.
Awards & RecognitionTwo Russell McVeagh senior associates named Future Legal Leaders 2025
Russell McVeagh senior associates Sam Kember (Corporate Advisory) and Michelle Bowie (Litigation) have been recognised as two of New Zealand's brightest young legal stars.
Awards & RecognitionAllison Arthur-Young featured in Chambers DEI Global Report
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.
Awards & RecognitionTop recognition once again by Asia-Pacific's leading legal guides
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.
Awards & RecognitionFive-time Client Choice Awards winners
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.
Awards & RecognitionRussell McVeagh named Employer of Choice at 2024 NZ Law Awards
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.
Awards & RecognitionIFLR1000 2024/25 Top Tier Firm
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.
Awards & Recognition12 NZ Law Awards Excellence Awardee placings
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).