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
Contact Details
- Phone: (02) 9221 8219
- Fax: (02) 9223 3710
- Email Chris Hoy
- Clerk: Bob Rymer
- Phone: 9232 4016
- Email Bob Rymer