Russell McVeagh partner Caleb Hensman and Senior Associates Ling Yan Pang and Tom Gillespie, have been named 'Rising Stars' of New Zealand's legal industry. The firm was established as a one-man practice by John Benjamin Russell in 1863. In 1904 Robert McVeagh became a partner and remained involved in the firm until his death in 1944. The first legal job of the future politician Winston Peters after graduating in law in 1974 was with Russell McVeagh; he stayed for about three years, but became involved in politics. The first legal job of the future politician Winston Peters after graduating in law in 1974 was with Russell McVeagh; he stayed until 1978 before leaving to become a politician. She also found failings in the firm's response to the incidents and made 48 recommendations for improvement, which were accepted by the firm. What really happened at Russell McVeagh’s bar The incident that led to an Auckland partner in leading law firm Russell McVeagh resigning yesterday happened when he returned from an external lunch, joined a client event at his firm's offices and was refused a drink because of his condition. In 1904, Robert McVeagh joined the partnership and remained involved in the firm until his death in 1944; the firm has held the Russell and McVeagh names ever since. John Benjamin Russell (1834-1894) established a one-man practice in Auckland in 1863. Russell McVeagh Partner and Board member Allison Arthur-Young has been elected as Russell McVeagh’s Board Chair.. Arthur-Young, who has been a Board member for three years, succeeds outgoing Board Chair Malcolm Crotty who has completed his term, having served three years in the role. Leisha has 7 jobs listed on their profile. [12] Bazley's report was published in July 2018. [4][5], In 1988 the firm established its Wellington office with four founding partners. [17], "Russell McVeagh elects new board and partnership chairs", "Government has no plans to ditch law firm", "Law firm slammed: 'It was like a frat house, "Law interns' sexual assault complaints come to light", "Six NZ universities cut ties with law firm Russell McVeagh in wake of sexual harassment claims", "Bazley to head inquiry into 'sexual harassment, "Bazley report: A light shines into Russell McVeagh law firm and what it shows isn't good", "Russell McVeagh ties to law schools re-evaluated", "Otago law students not ready to forgive Russell McVeagh", "Russell McVeagh's #Metoo moment: two years on what has changed? We are pleased with the progress we are making, but know that we still have more to do. Partners David Raudkivi, Sarah Keene, Anna Crosbie and Fred Ward comprised the team that worked on the transaction. A dynamic network of legal specialists who are champions for clients’ strategic goals. Along with Bell Gully and Chapman Tripp, it is considered to be one of the "Big Three" law firms in New Zealand.[2]. [15][16], In February 2020, the firm said it had addressed the "majority" of Bazley's recommendations, including introducing a whistleblower service and a "speak-up" policy, but did not specifically comment on whether it had introduced a 10-year change implementation plan, a sexual harassment and sexual assault policy or a bullying policy. Our determination fuels our energy and passion to bring fresh ideas and inspiration to complex problems. In 1969 the firm merged with McKenzie & Bartleet to become Russell McVeagh McKenzie Bartleet & Co, the name it held until 2000, when it became known simply as "Russell McVeagh". Leading New Zealand law firm. Nathaniel Walker, an experienced commercial litigation specialist, was promoted to partner at Russell McVeagh towards the tail end of 2018. As part of the deal, Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher paid $1 to purchase the site. News. Russell McVeagh's full statement: "Russell McVeagh has come a long way in the past 18 months, and we are proud of what we have achieved since the … Lana and Mata talk sexual harassment in law firms. Law firm Russell McVeagh recently turned 150 years making it one of the country’s oldest. In 1969 the firm merged with McKenzie & Bartleet to become Russell McVeagh McKenzie Bartleet & Co., the name it held until 2000, when it became known simply as Russell McVeagh. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Leisha’s connections and jobs at similar companies. He was joined by various partners until he was succeeded at the firm by his son Edward in 1893. [6] It is on the panel of lawyers who are instructed by the New Zealand government to undertake legal work. Russell McVeagh also assisted Nine Entertainment on a management buyout transaction that involved the sale of New Zealand’s largest news site, Stuff. John Benjamin Russell (1834-1894) established a one-man practice in Auckland in 1863. Russell McVeagh secures 15 finalist placings ahead of 2020 NZ Law Awards . | Widely regarded as New Zealand’s premier law firm, Russell McVeagh is committed to operating on the cutting edge of legal practice. Alongside the positive feedback, there are areas our people want us to continue to focus on. The firm appointed its first female partner in 1987 and established its first website in 1995, one of the first law firms in New Zealand to do so. The president of the New Zealand Law Society, Kathryn Beck, said the report was an "important milestone in shining light into the dark corners of our profession" and that she hoped it would help improve the culture of New Zealand law firms. Our people make us what we are. 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