Russell McVeagh has announced four promotions and one new appointment to the firm.

Jeremy Upson has joined the Litigation team in Wellington as a Senior Associate. Jeremy specialises in commercial and public law disputes and has appeared at all levels of the New Zealand court system.

Natalie Sundstrom has been promoted to Special Counsel. Natalie is a commercial property and construction specialist with extensive experience advising clients in capital markets transactions, leasing and construction projects.

Bradley Aburn has been promoted to Senior Associate. Bradley specialises in competition and consumer law and has extensive experience in advising clients on competition investigations, competitor collaborations, merger control and market power issues.

Kristen Gunnell and Lauren Eaton have both been promoted to Senior Associate. Kirsten and Lauren are environmental and resource management law specialists, with experience in major commercial development and infrastructure projects.