Russell Mc Veagh
Legal action possible over combustible cladding on high-rises
Law firms are registering interest for legal action from building owners worried they might have combustible cladding on their high-rises, but who have not been identified on any official list.
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Russell McVeagh partner under investigation
A partner at law firm Russell McVeagh has been banned from the office while an investigation is underway into inappropriate comments they allegedly made while attending a client event. NZ Law Society… Audio
Russell McVeagh withdraws sponsorship of NZIFF Gala
Law firm Russell McVeagh has withdrawn its sponsorship of the New Zealand International Film Festival Gala.
Law schools to decide on Russell McVeagh relationship
The deans of the country's law schools plan to meet Russell McVeagh staff next month to discuss the firm's response to the scathing external review of its culture. The review, led by Dame Margaret… Audio
Russell McVeagh review details sexually inappropriate behaviour
A damning independent report into the law firm Russell McVeagh has found it had a so called "work hard, play hard" culture, which in some instances lead to excessive drinking, cynically plying summer… Video, Audio
Law firm culture under microscope following damning report
Dame Margaret Bazley's review findings into the law firm Russell McVeagh were released this morning. Audio
Scathing Russell McVeagh sexual misconduct report due
A report into the law firm at the centre of a sexual misconduct scandal will be made public this morning. RNZ understands it is scathing and gives details of "shocking abusive bullying" and "abuses of… Audio
Govt called upon to suspend Russell McVeagh contracts
University students, lawyers and members of the public called on the government today to suspend its contracts with law firm Russell McVeagh pending a review into serious allegations of sexual… Video, Audio
Russell McVeagh being told to listen
University students marched today to the Wellington offices of law firm Russell McVeagh today, to demand workplaces free of sexual violence. Audio
Marching on McVeagh
Law students from Victoria University have descended on the office of law firm Russell McVeagh. Audio
MeToo media campaign inundated with messages
Inspired by #MeToo campaigns abroad, broadcaster Alison Mau and publisher Stuff are urging New Zealanders to blow the whistle on sexual assault and harassment at work. Hundreds of women have… Audio
MeToo media campaign inundated with messages
Inspired by #MeToo campaigns abroad, broadcaster Alison Mau and publisher Stuff are urging New Zealanders to blow the whistle on sexual assault and harassment at work. Hundreds of women have…
Audio'I'm surprised people are surprised' - former lawyer
A lawyer who left the profession after suffering years of inappropriate sexual behaviour from male colleagues is appalled at what she calls 'inaction' by the Law Society in the wake of the Russell… Audio
Universities shun Russell McVeagh
The Law Society is now investigating Russell McVeagh in light of its sexual harassment scandal as five universities break ties with the firm. Audio
Law Soc. forms sexual harassment working group
The Law Society is to establish a working group to look at how to improve the reporting of sexual harassment in the legal profession. The leading law firm, Russell McVeagh, has been embroiled in… Audio
Russell McVeagh faces further sex scandal allegations
Revelations law students and solicitors had sex on the boardroom table after an evening of heavy drinking at Russell McVeagh's Auckland office have put the leading law firm back in the glare of the… Audio
Serious allegations against lawyers
One of New Zealand's top law firms, Russell McVeagh, is under scrutiny over serious sexual allegations levelled against its staff members two years ago. Audio
Law firm responds to alleged misconduct claims
Russell McVeagh says it has always taken employees' concerns extremely seriously as it deals with the fallout from serious sexual allegations against two of its former employees. The allegations date… Audio
OIO to increase disclosure after being called out by law firm
A war of words between the Overseas Investment Office and the law firm, Russell McVeagh, over the past week, has ended with a pledge to increase the level of public disclosure. Audio