Handling major legal work for The Treasury as Treasury Solicitor place major power in Anthea Williams’ hands, following her appointment to the role in June 2020. With degrees from Victoria University and the University of Toronto, she is responsible for the Treasury’s legal work, including their ministerial advisory services.
A former Crown Counsel she also chairs the Chief Legal Adviser Forum and is a member of the Government Legal Network Governance Board. She has published internationally and nationally on public law topics, including on ethics for Crown lawyers.
The 2021 Power List
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Torrin Crowther
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Madeleine Laracy
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Davey Salmon KC
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Deborah Chambers KC
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New Zealand Legal Career Move – The Role That Combines Power, Prestige and $600K+
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