Polly Pope

Polly Pope is a partner at Russell McVeagh, where they specialize in litigation, restructuring, and insolvency. Prior to joining Russell McVeagh, Pope was an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, where they worked on international arbitration and litigation cases. Polly began their career at Russell McVeagh as a solicitor in 1999, before being promoted to senior solicitor in 2003.

Polly Pope graduated with a LLB (Hons) from the University of Otago. Polly then went on to complete a Master of International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington. Polly is also certified from AMINZ in FAMINZ (Arb) and from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in FCIArb.

Polly Pope reports to Jo Avenell, Chief Executive Officer. Polly Pope works with Brigette Shone - Special Counsel, Litigation, Tim Clarke - Partner, Public Law & Regulation, and Catherine Marks - Special Counsel, Public Law & Regulation.