Our Team
Murray Withers – Principal
Murray Withers is a barrister and solicitor of 30 years experience. He has a wide knowledge of the law particularly in the areas of conveyancing and trusts. Murray has been involved in several large residential and commercial subdivision and development projects in Canterbury. Murray has always had the philosophy of 'people first' and many of his clients have been with him for many years and in a number of cases he is now acting for the children of those clients. Murray is prominent in the community, being involved in Rotary and Lifeline and is currently chairman of the Metro Rugby and is a past chairman of Canterbury Squash and New Zealand Squash.
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Anthony Corcoran – Associate Solicitor
Anthony comes from a well known Canterbury legal family. He is a third generation lawyer and joined Murray Withers and Associates in May 2009.
Anthony has over 15 years legal experience and has spent the majority of his legal career in Christchurch working in roles ranging from the sole practitioners office to the larger city firms. In addition Anthony has had senior roles in the Sydney office of Law firm Phillips Fox and Corporate Counsel roles with Global Property company, Jones Lang LaSalle as well as Executive management roles in other commercial ventures. Anthony's experience means he can provide sound, plain english legal advice across a number of legal fields and he has a particular interest in property issues.
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Sharron Wood – Registered Legal Executive
Sharron is a registered legal executive with over 20 years experience. She has wide experience in residential and commercial conveyancing. Sharron's organisation ensures that the transactions are attended to professionally and competently. If it involves conveyancing Sharron can do it.
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Stacey Frew – Accounts Administrator
Stacey spent over 3 years at a prominent Christchurch Law firm in its accounts department before joining Murray Withers & Associates 3 years ago. She is an experienced administrator and was office manager of the firm before the recent birth of her first child. Stacey is currently working part time.
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Liz Waterhouse – Legal Secretary / Support
Liz joined Murray Withers & Associates 3 years ago. She is an experienced legal secretary, having spent nearly 30 years in Australia working in a variety of roles for solicitors. As well as her secretarial work Liz is involved in a general support role in the firm.
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Sally Wright – Reception / Support
Sally recently joined the firm. Sally is our friendly receptionist and provides secretarial support along with general office duties.
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