LAWYER PROFILE

Fred Ward

Asia-Pacific 2026

Russell McVeagh

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New Zealand

13 years ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Practice Areas

Fred brings over 25 years of experience to his role as a partner in our Tax team. His practice has a particular focus on corporate finance work, mergers and acquisitions, and structured investment products. He has worked with all of New Zealand's major banks and many of its biggest corporations. Offering both tax advice and litigation services, Fred is a highly sought-after tax specialist.

Career

Fred has been a partner with Russell McVeagh since 1995 and started at the firm in 1992. In his early career, he worked at Rudd Watts & Stone and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Professional Memberships

Fred is a member of the International Fiscal Association.

Publications

Fred recently co-authored the New Zealand Securitisation chapter of the 2021 Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide. He also contributes to the International Tax Review.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Tax - New Zealand

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Fred Ward advises clients on the tax issues relating to capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as tax litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Fred Ward's pragmatism coupled with his wealth of experience adds value to us.
TaxChambers Asia & Pacific
Fred was great to deal with. He is highly skilled and he delivered.
TaxChambers Asia & Pacific
Fred Ward is always very responsive and offers good turnaround. He also brings decades of experience and, with that, good perspective on the matters we give him.
TaxChambers Asia & Pacific