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Ian Williams

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Tel: +64 9 307 9823
Fax: +64 9 377 6956
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Qualifications

LLB (VUW)

Admitted: 1972

Barrister Sole: 1995

Areas of Practice

Building and Construction Law

Civil Litigation / General

Commercial Arbitration

Commercial Litigation

Equity

Real Estate and Property Law

Relationship Property

Tort Liability

Wills and Trusts


General Background

Ian attended Victoria University of Wellington where he obtained an LLB, graduating in 1971. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of New Zealand (now the High Court) in 1972. He was a partner in the law firm Shieff Angland, at Auckland, from 1978 to 1995. During that period he was the senior litigation partner responsible for the administration and supervision of a strong litigation department.

Ian provides advocacy and advisory services to a wide range of clients within his areas of practice. He has been instructed both as counsel in litigation and for opinion work. He has experience appearing before almost every Court in New Zealand.

Ian moved to the independent bar becoming a Barrister Sole in 1995. He has been a member of Shortland Chambers since that date.

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Professional Background expand

Ian is a member of the New Zealand Bar Association, the New Zealand Law Society and the Auckland District Law Society. He has been an active representative on committees for over 30 years. Most recently he has been the Chairman of the Auckland District Law Society Disciplinary Tribunal.