Sydney’s 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers includes members who prosecute in some of the most challenging cases in NSW, covering health and safety offences, sanctions and financial regulation. Jennifer Single SC prosecuted in one of the first cases under the Defence Trade Controls Act, as well as a case brought by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator after a truck, driven by a man who was sleep-deprived and under the drugs, collided with and killed four police officers – the company received an AU$2.3m fine and one of its directors a custodial sentence. Andrew Harding SC is instructed by ASIC on civil regulatory work. Henry El-Hague SC has notable expertise in environmental offences. Yaseen Shariff SC, as was, is now a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.
Crime and regulatory (including white-collar crime) in Australia Bar
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
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‘I find the chambers to have an excellent mix of commercial barristers with a wide range of abilities and experience.’
‘Very professional and responsive.’
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Forbes Chambers
Members of Forbes Chambers are active in Australia’s most high-profile and complex criminal cases, including high-profile white-collar criminal matters. Murugan Thangaraj SC represented Sri Lanka international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was acquitted on charges of sexual intercourse without consent he was accused of committing while in Australia to compete in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Gabrielle Bashir SC and Georgia Huxley appeared in BQ v The King, a High Court of Australia appeal concerning the use of expert evidence.
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Ryan Coleiro is an excellent clerk. He is familiar with every barrister on the floor. he knows their diary and their work load. He runs the chambers extremely well. The Chambers has a wonderful library and meeting rooms with all the latest technology available. Without Ryan Coleriro, Forbes would not function the way it does. His prompt and accurate responses ensure that matters are briefed to Counsel from Forbes Chambers with ease.
The Forbes senior clerk, Ryan Coleiro, is outstanding. He has an excellent knowledge of the practice areas and skills of his barristers, is always prompt to respond to enquiries and is very approachable.
Ryan Coleiro is the piece that hold the entire chambers together. He is great at communicating, knows his counsel extremely well and is very knowledgeable.
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New Chambers
At New Chambers, Arthur Moses SC successfully represented the defendant in McColm (NSW Department of Planning and Environment) v Moorlaben Coal Operations Pty Ltd, a criminal prosecution after a near-miss incident with workers being nearly struck by debris from blasting 250m away at a coal mine. Greg O’Mahoney was the lead junior for the prosecution in Commissioner of Australian Federal Police v Cranston, the long-running prosecution of the son of the former deputy tax commissioner, as part of the Plutus Payroll tax fraud case.
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Angela Noakes, in her role as clerk and practice manager, consistently ensures a delightful experience while staying well-informed about the chambers’ expertise and availability. She fosters a culture that celebrates and supports the achievements of all members, from Silks to Readers. There is no exclusive or hierarchical structure to the chambers; all members make their instructing solicitors and clients feel welcome.
Angela Noakes is fantastic. I cannot fault her dedication to the barristers on the floor.
Angela Noakes, the Clerk at New Chambers is highly experienced, hard-working, thoroughly familiar with the practices of counsel at New Chambers, and is probably the most capable Clerk in New South Wales.