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Madeleine is an experienced advocate with a focussed practice on regulatory prosecutions. She has experience appearing for and advising the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office, WorkSafe, Victorian Building Authority, Environment Protection Authority and Victorian Fisheries Authority.

She also accepts briefs to appear and advise in all areas of criminal law, including coronial inquests, disciplinary tribunals, investigations and Royal Commissions. Madeleine appears in all jurisdictions; most commonly in County Court pleas, appeals, pre-trial argument and trials (both led and unled). 

Madeleine read with Elizabeth Ruddle KC. Her senior mentor was Judge Patrick M O'Shannessy SC.

Admitted

10 Nov 2015

Bar

07 May 2020

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Areas of Expertise

Criminal Law

Appellate 2 Areas

  • Criminal Appeals
  • Merit Appeals

Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions 4 Areas

  • Royal Commissions
  • Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
  • Coronial Inquests
  • Disciplinary Tribunals

Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law 1 Areas

  • Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

Government

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Podcasts & Papers

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