Admission Date

  • Senior Counsel - 2008
  • Barrister - 1989
  • Solicitor - 1985

Qualifications

  • B.Leg.S (Macquarie University)

Previous Occupations

  • Solicitor

Specific Areas of Practice

Chris is a generalist. He practices predominately in Criminal (Defence and Prosecution) Law, Administrative Law (see Hicks v Ruddock [2007] FCA 299), Commercial and Corporate Penalty matters and Family Law matters involving fraud and/or Disposition of Assets. He also frequently appears as counsel assisting or for interested parties in Coronial matters, Royal Commissions and Inquiries and Statutory Tribunals.

Courts
  • Federal Court,
  • New South Wales Supreme Court (including Court of Appeal and Court of Criminal Appeal),
  • District Court,
  • Local Court,
  • Coroner's Court,
  • Land and Environment Court,
  • Administrative Decisions Tribunal.

Additional Areas of Interest

  • Climbing
  • Skiing (and ski patrol)
  • Modern Art

Professional Memberships & Bar Association Committees

  • Member, New South Wales Bar Association
  • Member, Council of Law Reporting for New South Wales
  • Member, Professional Conduct Committee, NSW Bar Association
  • Member, Criminal Law Committee, NSW Bar Association
  • Advocacy Coach and Lecturer, Bar Practice Course, NSW Bar Association
  • Advocacy Coach and Lecturer, Australian Institute of Advocacy
  • Member, Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences Inc.
  • Legal Officer - Specialist Advocate - Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve

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