Welcome

The team at Williams McKenzie knows all about delivering sensible and cost-effective solutions to our clients. We have a thorough understanding across a wide range of legal areas. Situated in North Canterbury, our clients enjoy sound advice from local people who are well-connected to the community.

“We pride ourselves in being friendly, approachable and readily available.”

Meet the Team

Details Our people make us who we are.

At Williams McKenzie, we pride ourselves in friendly professional legal service.

Our Team

We offer a wide range of legal services

Details Our team experience and expertise covers most common legal areas. We can help you with:

Property
Commercial
Family
Employment
Private client
Litigation

Learn more about how we can help you with legal advice and services.

Services

Our History

Details The firm traces its origins to the Christchurch legal practice established by Arthur Rhodes in 1884. He was joined in partnership by Michael Godby and John Heaton Rhodes to form Rhodes Ross. In 1934, Alan Fraser commenced practice in Rangiora, later joined by Sir Howard Kippenberger. The two firms merged in 1949 to create Rhodes Godby & Fraser, later renamed Rhodes Fraser & Co. David Crerar joined the partnership in 1972 and Ron Williams in 1978. A merger with Rodney Venning formed Fraser Venning Crerar, renamed Crerar Williams in 1999. Tania McKenzie became a partner in 2002. On 1 August 2008, Crerar Williams changed its name to Williams McKenzie.

With our excellent service and loyalty to our clients, we continue to lead North Canterbury into the future.