Russell McVeagh is a leading litigation practice operating across New Zealand, specializing in complex dispute resolution matters. The firm's dispute resolution group has established significant expertise in high-stakes litigation, including class actions, cross-border disputes, NZX-listed matters, insurance challenges, construction project disputes, and insolvency litigation. Kirsten Massey leads the national litigation practice, bringing extensive expertise in commercial litigation with strengths in class actions and financial services disputes. Nathaniel Walker complements the team's capabilities, offering strategic litigation advice across private and public law domains, with notable experience in Supreme Court advocacy and complex equity and trusts matters. The firm is advising ASB Bank on a high-profile proceeding involving consumer lending practices and disclosure requirements.
Client feedback
Nathaniel Walker
"Creative, with deep knowledge in insolvency, trust, and commercial disputes. Highly responsive and focused, with the ability to mobilize resources within his firm to provide family and immigration law support."
"A great addition to a multi-jurisdictional legal team working on a high-stakes shareholder dispute. His expertise in handling insolvency, trust, and family disputes proved crucial in securing a favorable result for the client. Extremely responsive and easy to work with."
