Natalie Simpson

Natalie accepts briefs in family law, criminal law, quasi-criminal law and regulatory matters. 

Natalie is an experienced criminal law advocate and has appeared unled and led for both the prosecution and defence in summary and indictable matters in Victoria and interstate, including contested hearings, pleas, bail applications, appeals and trials. Natalie also regularly provides complex written advice and submissions on difficult areas of law. Natalie has particular expertise in federal offences, including matters involving serious organised crime, slavery and forced labour and child sexual abuse. 

In the family law jurisdiction, Natalie has appeared in interim defended hearings and final hearings. Natalie is particularly experienced in matters involving allegations of family violence or unacceptable risk.

Prior to being called to the bar, Natalie was a Principal Prosecutor at the Commonwealth DPP, where she gained significant experience in managing the prosecution of complex federal offences. Prior to that, Natalie was an Associate in Appeals Division of the Family Court of Australia to the Honourable Justice Strickland. In this role, Natalie gained an in-depth knowledge of the Family Law Act and the practice and procedure in this jurisdiction.

Natalie read with Ruth Champion. Her senior mentors were Patrick Doyle SC and Martin Bartfeldt KC.