Crime

Lisa Wilding KC specialises in the prosecution and defence of murder and serious sexual offences, among other cases. She is particularly noted for her handling of complex evidence and the sensitive way in which she deals with vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

"She is a fantastic barrister - one of the best."

Thomas Godfrey is a skilled junior with a strong defence practice, that takes in a number of serious cases including homicides. He has particular experience of organised crime andfinancial crime matters.

"He glides through cases and is an absolutely classy advocate."

"The ultimate professional whose calm and collected manner inspires confidence in clients."

"He has very good judgement and is an all-round good advocate."

Cairns Nelson KC is well-versed in the defence and prosecution of complex homicide cases. He is noted by sources for possessing real presence in court.

"He is an electric practitioner and has a real court presence. He makes points very stealthily and doesn't waste time."

Eloise Marshall KC has a broad criminal practice, and both prosecutes and defends a variety of serious offences. She is particularly experienced at handling sexual cases, as well as those involving homicides and other violent offences. Alongside her domestic practice, she has also acted in foreign fraud prosecutions.

"Eloise is very bright and effective and she gets on top of last minute cases quickly."

"Eloise has a wide-ranging skill set encompassing very high levels of client-care as well as having the intellectual heft to prepare and conduct advocacy skilfully in complex and very serious cases."

Francis FitzGibbon KC is a persuasive silk with a practice that is focused on heavy crime and fraud. His recent matters include cases relating to murder, joint enterprise and historic sex offences. He also has experience handling terrorism work and human trafficking cases. FitzGibbon has significant appellate experience and also undertakes international work.

"He is a very persuasive advocate who is caring to his lay clients."

John Price KC both prosecutes and defends serious criminal cases, including those involving murder, abduction, sexual offences, firearms, fraud and drugs. He is experienced in appearing before the Court of Appeal and in handling Special Court cases.

"John is absolutely outstanding."

"He is an excellent appellate lawyer."

"Charles is an excellent advocate and an excellent lawyer."

"Kate is exceptional. She is very decisive, absolutely charming and a very tenacious advocate."

"She is a lovely advocate who is very persuasive to a jury."

"Mark is very personable and approachable and his communication is second to none. He is highly intelligent and takes a very strategic and practical approach."

"He is an effective jury advocate who judges and juries trust."

"Hugh is a very able advocate who is intelligent and hardworking."

"She is meticulous and a pleasure to work with."

"His work, advocacy and client care are outstanding."

"His ability to control the room is unbelievable and that's why he wins cases. He is very capable of getting on top of complex cases and dealing with huge volumes of material. He is incredible."

"He is tactically astute, great with the jury and has a lovely manner with the client."

"Timothy gives precise and clear advice in complex cases."

"His trial advocacy is a forte and his USP is his dry wit. It's devastating if you are against him and juries are drawn to and persuaded by him."

"She has a direct but personable approach that is incredibly jury friendly."

"She is hard as nails in court and a tremendous cross-examiner."

"Richard Bentwood is a highly intelligent individual with a great understanding of complex crime matters."

"He is utterly driven and able to deal brilliantly with clients."

"Emilie is super bright, charming and tremendously capable. She is very calm and confident in court and judges and opponents find her advocacy very persuasive and effective."

"She is a passionate advocate and feels deeply for the causes she represents."

"Nathan is persistent and organised. He's got all his ducks in a row."

"Zafar achieves results through meticulous preparation, hard work, skill and experience and taking pride in getting results."