Anna Adams Appointed King’s Counsel Ahead of Solicitor-General Role in 2026

Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of incoming Solicitor-General Anna Adams as King’s Counsel.

The rank of King’s Counsel recognises outstanding contributions to the legal profession and to law, across a wide variety of practice areas.

It is appropriate that the Solicitor-General as the junior Law Officer of the Crown, be appointed as King’s Counsel, Ms Collins says.

Ms Adams is an exceptional lawyer and a leader in the profession. She is widely respected for her judgement, integrity, and commitment to the law.

Her appointment as Solicitor-General has been very well-received. I congratulate her on becoming a King’s Counsel.

Ms Adams’ is an expert in public law with 28 years of experience across advisory work and litigation.

She will start in the role of Solicitor-General on 11 May 2026.

Note to editor: Previous Solicitors-General appointed Queen’s or King’s Counsel: Herbert Evans, KC - 1946 Paul Neazor, QC – 1981 Michael Heron, QC – 2012 Una Jagose, QC – 2016