Tania Hefer

Tania Hefer is a Senior Policy Advisor at the Earthquake Commission since April 2020, contributing to the development of the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 and operational policy. Previously, Tania served as a legal advisor at MDS Law, focusing on commercial matters and litigation, and held the position of South African qualified lawyer at Helmore Ayers, working on various legal matters while pursuing qualification in New Zealand. Tania's extensive legal experience includes consulting on international and South African law at CS Consulting and advising the South African government on international law as a State Law Advisor. Tania has also lectured at the University of Pretoria and North West University Potchefstroom Campus, and has held various associate positions in reputable law firms, specializing in international arbitration and commercial litigation. Tania holds multiple qualifications including an LLM in International Law from The University of British Columbia and an LLB from North-West University.