Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is pleased to announce that it is expanding into Te Waipounamu South Island with the opening of an office in Queenstown.   Tony Sycamore, director and co-founder of highly regarded South Island law firm Van Aart Sycamore Lawyers, will join Russell McVeagh as a partner on 1 December 2024 and will lead the opening of our new Queenstown office. Russell McVeagh Board Chair David Butler said, "The South Island, and in particular the Queenstown Lakes region, has seen sustained economic growth for a number of years. While for some time the firm has supported and worked with businesses with interests in the South Island, opening an office will enable us to better support businesses in continuing that growth story. The firm is committed to making a positive difference to the prosperity of Aotearoa New Zealand and our move into the South Island is a further demonstration of that commitment." You can read more about our expansion news here: https://lnkd.in/e2-_U5nm #Queenstown #QueenstownLakes #Otago #SouthIsland #Comingsoon

Building on the Government's September announcement of the key components of its intended RMA replacement regime, last week we received further detail of the Government's proposals with the release of the cabinet paper "Replacing the Resource Management Act 1991".  Our Resource Management experts outline the key aspects of the replacement resource management system in our latest Resource Management update here: https://lnkd.in/gSMFwMvv Allison Arthur-Young | Daniel Minhinnick | Simon Pilkinton | Kristen Gunnell | Lauren Rapley (Eaton) #resourcemanagement #RMA

The Government has recently announced its plan to modernise the regulation of medicines and medical devices by replacing the Medicines Act 1981 with a new Medical Products Bill. Find out more about the key features of this legislation and what the next steps are in our Regulatory Update here: https://lnkd.in/eYCmw2Su   Craig Shrive | Ayesha Goel | Lucy A. #MedicalProductsBill

We're delighted that four Russell McVeagh lawyers have been recognised as top women lawyers in Aotearoa in this year's @NZ Lawyer Elite Women 2024 list, as follows: - Deemple Budhia, Banking and Finance Practice Group Chair and partner - Liz Blythe, Board member and Technology, Digital & Strategic partner - Kirsten Massey, Litigation Practice Group Chair and partner - Sarah McQueen, Corporate Advisory Special Counsel This prestigious list recognises 30 exceptional women leaders who have significantly influenced the legal profession and demonstrated a passion for the law over the past 12 months. Well done Deemple, Kirsten, Liz and Sarah for this outstanding recognition! View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/grbaFi8V #elitewomen2024

As we close in on the first anniversary, it's a good time to reflect on the adoption of the NZS 3910:2023. In our latest Real Estate & Contruction update, partners Ed Crook and Anna Crosbie outline navigating the evolving Engineer's role, reducing the need for special conditions, and potential areas for improvement and refinement. View the update here: https://lnkd.in/eSTYfNkw #nzs39102023 #construction #engineering #contracts

Earlier this week we shared our 2024 ESG Overview – Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa, which captures our commitment and contribution to our communities, ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace, and managing our environmental impact. You can read our full report here: https://lnkd.in/e6d9RhV9 #ESG #nzlawfirm

The High Court has approved a $4 million settlement of a proceeds of crime case in which the Police sought to forfeit profits allegedly made through health and safety breaches. The settlement comes one week into what was due to be a seven-week hearing, in which the Commissioner sought recovery of up to $11 million from Salters Cartage Ltd, the two shareholders and associated trusts. The Salter case represents a new approach to health and safety liability in New Zealand. In our latest Health and Safety update, our experts outline the key details of the case and the lessons taken from it. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dp3vFid4 Emma Peterson | Mark Campbell #healthandsafety

Energy Minister Simeon Brown issued a Government Policy Statement (GPS) to the Electricity Authority concerning the electricity industry, with a particular focus on updating the wholesale electricity market and security of supply. According to Minister Brown, the GPS sets the Government's "expectation that the Electricity Authority will drive a more competitive, fuel agnostic, electricity sector that works in the long-term interests of consumers to avoid excessive prices". Check out our latest Energy Blog update, where our experts highlight the key elements of the GPS and what it might mean for the electricity sector, here: https://lnkd.in/gHsxgSfq Mei Fern Johnson | Breanna Macara | Emily McCulloch #energyNZ #GPS

The Government has confirmed that policy decisions on modernising the Public Works Act are expected to be announced by the end of the year, with the Public Works Act Amendment Bill set to be introduced to Parliament in mid-2025. The Bill aims to make it simpler to acquire land needed for critical infrastructure by improving processes, and planning around connected projects at both a central and regional level. However, beyond that further details have not been released. Also yet to be released is the independent expert advisory panel's report which has identified a number of instances where the Act lacks clarity and commonsense, and therefore (we assume) will be subject to proposed legislative reform. The report's eventual public release is eagerly anticipated. You can read Minister Chris Penk's release here: https://lnkd.in/gZsH72Gk   Get in touch with our highly experienced Public Works Act experts to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzCZaUU8 Daniel Minhinnick | Simon Pilkinton | Anna Crosbie   #publicworksact #infrastructure #infrastructureprojects #reform

Our commitment and contribution to our communities, ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace, and managing our environmental impact is important to us. We are pleased to share our 2024 ESG Overview - Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa, which aims to capture and share our firm's progress in these areas. See our ESG summary below, and click on the link to see our full report: https://lnkd.in/e6d9RhV9 Thank you to all of our people, clients and community partners for allowing us to work alongside you on this important mahi. #ESG #nzlawfirm