Russell McVeagh is synonymous with excellence, and even as a summer clerk you soon begin to understand why. The firm acts for high profile clients in situations where the stakes are always very significant.
They have received many accolades testifying to the quality of this work, such as being crowned IFLR New Zealand Law Firm of the Year 2009. There have been numerous awards for individuals within the firm, for example Pat Bowler (Corporate Partner) was named New Zealand Deal-Maker of the Year in 2009. Russell McVeagh has also been named the best firm to work for in Australasia for the third time by an independent survey. Despite the pressure that comes from representing large clients, Russell McVeagh's 'work hard, play hard' approach seems to have struck the right balance for its staff; reflected in The Australia and New Zealand Graduate Careers Survey naming Russell McVeagh as the top law firm among New Zealand's graduate employers for two years running. There's nowhere better to begin your career than an environment in which success is prevalent and fostered in all staff from day one.
Yogesh Patel (Victoria University) Summer Clerk 09/10
LITIGATION & CORPORATE ADVISORY GROUP
“Russell McVeagh has a comprehensive sponsorship programme. Debating, particularly at school level, in New Zealand has benefited considerably from the generous support of Russell McVeagh. The firm believes in fostering skills that are relevant to the legal profession, such as the ability to critically analyse a situation and be able to quickly offer a solution. Russell McVeagh also sponsors Client Interviewing and events for Law Students Associations. The Russell McVeagh brand is all about excellence. They engage with top-level clients who provide the firm with interesting and challenging work. Russell McVeagh is committed to providing top quality strategic and commercially focussed legal advice. Beginning your career with Russell McVeagh is an amazing opportunity to work within an internationally renowned firm.”
Guy Carter (Canterbury University) Summer Clerk 09/10, Public Law & Litigation