LAWYER PROFILE

Sarah McQueen

Asia-Pacific 2026

Russell McVeagh

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services

New Zealand

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Practice Areas

Sarah is a corporate lawyer with specialist knowledge in managed funds, superannuation and insurance law. She has extensive experience advising clients on the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, including legal and compliance matters relating to unit trusts, superannuation schemes, KiwiSaver schemes and discretionary investment management services. Sarah also has experience advising insurers on the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010, including in respect of corporate transaction and regulatory obligations.

Career

Sarah was admitted to practise in 2003. She joined Russell McVeagh in June 2020 from another New Zealand law firm, where she acted for domestic and international fund managers, insurers and trustees. Earlier in her career she spent two years at Slaughter and May in London.

Publications

Sarah co-authored the New Zealand chapter in the Legal 500: Insurance & Reinsurance Comparative Guide 2021, and regularly contributes to Russell McVeagh's thought leadership on financial regulation.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Financial Services - New Zealand

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sarah McQueen focusses on insurance, superannuation and managed fund-related mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sarah is a very good lawyer who is consistently strong in her level of knowledge and service.
Financial ServicesChambers Asia & Pacific
Sarah's style of engagement and taking on feedback was great, and her sharing of experiences and quality of advice was really good. She also had quick turnaround times and understood our timelines.
Financial ServicesChambers Asia & Pacific