A barrister specialising in criminal jury trials and appeals for almost twenty years, (primarily briefed by the Crown). Other briefs include conducting matters on behalf of AHPRA, duty lawyer work before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, counsel assisting / legal member in various matters such as Teacher’s Registration Board investigations, legal practitioner complaint boards, and …
Since coming to Australia, David as a solicitor gained 10 years experience in Crimes Compensation/Victims of Crime Assistance applications including appearance work at the Tribunal. David has also had the conduct of a number of applications for compensation under S85 of the Sentencing Act 1991 in both the county court and the Supreme Court.
Prior to being called to the Bar, David was an associate at the Supreme Court of Victoria, firstly to Redlich JA in the Court of Appeal and then to Incerti J (formerly Zammit J) in the Trial Division. Before that, David was an academic at the University of Melbourne, where he taught in the Faculty …
David also accepts briefs in criminal and insurance law matters. Before coming to the Victorian Bar, David was a senior investigator at the Victorian Ombudsman and NSW Ombudsman. His high-profile investigations included Operation Prospect (NSW), the Labor “redshirts” matter, public interest disclosures concerning local Councils and a joint investigation with the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission. …
“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions”: Naguib Mahfouz “When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, mediate”: [apologies to Al Gore] …
Prior to coming to the bar, Daniel practised as a solicitor in matters relating to property, employment, and criminal law. He is available to appear in all courts and jurisdictions in Victoria and accepts interstate briefs. Daniel is reading with Rishi Nathwani and his senior mentor is Chris Carr SC.
1979 – 1984 – Melbourne University – LL.B. / BSC (Computer Science). 1986 – 1989 – Practised as a Solicitor.
Chris accepts briefs in commercial, personal injuries, and administrative law. He has litigated claims in the Magistrate’s, County and Supreme Courts and also regularly appears in tribunals including the AAT and VCAT. He has acted for clients in a range of commercial disputes, including insurance, contracts, property, building and transport matters. With respect to personal …
