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Cameron Derby joins McVeagh Fleming as Special Counsel

McVeagh Fleming is pleased to welcome Cameron Derby as Special Counsel in our Immigration team, further strengthening the firm’s immigration expertise and capability.

Cameron brings 16 years of immigration experience across both private practice and Immigration New Zealand. He spent eight years with Immigration New Zealand, where he held senior roles, before building a further eight years of experience in private practice.

Cameron advises across a broad range of immigration matters, including assisting employers with Immigration New Zealand accreditation and advising on their obligations and requirements when employing migrant workers. He also assists with temporary and residence class visa applications, including investor categories.

Cameron has a particular interest in complex immigration matters, including deportation liability, ministerial requests, appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, and matters involving criminal offending.

His experience across both private practice and government gives Cameron valuable insight into New Zealand’s immigration system and the practical considerations involved in navigating it.

Cameron’s appointment reflects McVeagh Fleming’s continued commitment to growing our Immigration services and ensuring we can meet the evolving needs of our clients.

We are delighted to welcome Cameron to the firm and look forward to the experience and expertise he brings to our clients and our Immigration team.