Barrister Information

Profile

Jeremy is a dedicated criminal defence barrister, known for his thorough case preparation, robust advocacy and pragmatic approach. With experience handling serious and complex cases, Jeremy provides clients with clear, straightforward advice throughout the criminal justice process. 

Since coming to the Bar, Jeremy has appeared in trials both as sole counsel and as a led junior, with a proven track record in defending allegations of the utmost severity. 

Jeremy is available to advise and act for clients from pre-charge through to trial, and across the full spectrum of criminal offences, including:

  • rape and serious sexual misconduct;
  • serious violence and homicide;
  • fraud and dishonesty, including asset confiscation;
  • drug conspiracies, trafficking and importation;
  • road traffic offences, including fatal incidents 
In addition, Jeremy is frequently engaged in personal injury litigation, acting on behalf of individuals and institutions. He has a particular interest in claims arising from institutional and state care settings, where his keen understanding of evidentiary and strategic issues is highly sought after at all stages of proceedings. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation. The information referred to above has been supplied by the barrister concerned. Neither Victorian Bar Inc nor the barrister's clerk have independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information and neither accepts any responsibility in that regard.

Admitted

18 July 2017

Victorian Bar

07 May 2020

Areas of Expertise

    Appellate 2 Areas

    • Civil Appeals
    • Criminal Appeals

    Inquests Inquiries 2 Areas

    • Commissions or Tribunals and Other Inquiries
    • Coronial Inquests

    Common Law and Personal Injury 4 Areas

    • Intentional Torts
    • Professional Negligence
    • Work Injuries
    • Workers Compensation

    Criminal 13 Areas

    • Crimes Against the Person
    • Criminal Appellate
    • Domestic and Family Violence
    • Drugs
    • Fraud
    • Juvenile Justice
    • Mental Illness
    • Proceeds of Crime or Money Laundering
    • Property Offences and Theft or Robbery or Burglary
    • Sexual Assault
    • Traffic
    • Victims of Crime
    • Work Health and Safety - Criminal

    Public Administrative 4 Areas

    • Disciplinary Proceedings
    • Judicial Review and Administrative Law
    • Merits Review
    • Proceeds of Crime

    Industrial Employment 1 Areas

    • Work Health and Safety

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