Barrister Information

Profile

Jeremy is an experienced advocated with particular expertise in criminal defence and ancillary matters. He is committed to providing clients of all ages and backgrounds with clear, strategic and frank advice across all stages of proceedings. 

Since coming to the Bar, Jeremy has appeared as both sole counsel in serious and substantial cases and trials, and as a led junior. 

Jeremy advises and acts for clients from pre-charge through to trial, and across the full spectrum of criminal offences, including:
  • rape and sexual misconduct;
  • serious violence matters;
  • fraud and dishonesty offences;
  • drug importation, trafficking and conspiracies;
  • traffic and fatal road offences. 
In addition, Jeremy has a special interest in civil claims arising from institutional and State care settings. He is regularly engaged on behalf of individuals, organisations and entities in document heavy cases that present complex and novel issues of fact and law, with a focus on considered and detailed guidance. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation. 

Admitted

18 July 2017

Bar

07 May 2020

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.

Areas of Expertise

Criminal Law 15 Areas

  • Traffic / Motor Vehicle
  • Proceeds of Crime
  • Victims of Crime
  • Property
  • Appellate
  • Sexual Assault
  • Mental Illness
  • Juvenile / Children's Court
  • Intervention Orders
  • Health & Safety
  • Fraud
  • Confiscation of Assets
  • Crimes Against the Person
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drugs

Family Law 7 Areas

  • Property Disputes
  • Care & Protection
  • Child Disputes
  • Children's Court
  • Parenting Orders
  • Guardianship & Administration
  • Family Provision

Appellate 2 Areas

  • Civil Appeals
  • Criminal Appeals

Common Law 8 Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Work Injury Damages
  • Judicial Review
  • Negligence
  • Intentional Torts
  • Workers Compensation
  • Motor Vehicles & Transport
  • Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

Public Law & Administrative Law 2 Areas

  • Judicial Review
  • Merits Review

Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions 6 Areas

  • Fair Work Commission
  • Royal Commissions
  • Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT)
  • Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
  • Coronial Inquests
  • Disciplinary Tribunals

Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law 5 Areas

  • Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)
  • Employment Contracts
  • Discrimination
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Industrial Tribunals

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