Another younger dealmaker has made the cut in this year’s LawFuel Power List of the country’s 50 most powerful lawyers.
Ian Beaumont at Russell McVeagh cut his dealmaking teeth at leading M&A and transactional law firm Skadden Arps in New York before returning to New Zealand and advising on some of the largest deals done in the country.
A Russell McVeagh Board member and Corporate Advisory Group partner, he specializes in M&A, equity capital markets, joint ventures, and corporate advisory work among others.
His expertise spans complex, high-profile deals, demonstrating a track record of success in navigating intricate corporate landscapes and delivering value to clients across diverse sectors.
Beaumont reflects part of the transition from the older dealmaking lawyers to a new generation of lawyers who are handling some of the country’s largest deals.