Nicole leads Russell McVeagh's legal affairs and oversees our compliance and risk management programme. She plays a key role in ensuring the firm meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities.

Nicole’s responsibilities include managing the firm’s enterprise risk management framework, advising the firm on all risk matters, contract management and overseeing our AML compliance programme.

Nicole brings a strategic mindset, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. One of her priorities is to contribute to the firm’s culture, fostering excellence and belonging.

Nicole has built her legal and leadership experience across global and boutique law firms, as well as through business ownership.

A highly experienced banking and finance lawyer, Nicole has held partnership roles at Webb Henderson, Dentons New Zealand and Linklaters in London, and began her career at Russell McVeagh.

Her governance experience spans law firms, her own business (Kea Cookies) and school boards, where she has contributed to strong leadership and community engagement. She is also passionate about sustainability, having led businesses to B Corp certification.