Ben Paterson

Russell McVeagh is a leading commercial New Zealand law firm, known as the go-to team for tackling complex legal problems. With more than 350 people across our Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown offices, we combine national reach with deep local knowledge. We offer our clients a collaborative, one-firm approach. As a full-service firm, our practice groups work seamlessly to support a wide range of clients, drawing on our expertise across the full spectrum of corporate advisory, banking and finance, litigation and disputes, real estate and construction, tax, public law and environmental law matters. Whether a major corporate, regulator, investor, public sector, or non-profit organisation, we listen and take the time to develop a deep understanding of our clients' ambitions. We adapt to the client's preferred ways of working and always seek to find solutions that align with their culture and values, and strategic goals. Above all, we aim to provide pragmatic and clear advice. We are proud to have been independently recognised as New Zealand Law Firm of the Year, reflecting our commitment to excellence and outstanding client service. Our firm's values of Manaaki | Respect, Whai hiranga | Excellence, Māhirahira | Curiosity, and Whakapau kaha |Tenacity, are at the heart of our culture and reflect who we are, what we stand for and how we work together.