Mr Torres' defence barrister William Brewer told the court the sexual encounter between the pair was consensual and that the accused is a person of good character. The trial has commenced a year ...

A top barrister has been disbarred over sexual misconduct after asking a woman he was mentoring to say overnight in his hotel bed. Navjot 'Jo' Sidhu KC was the former chairman of the Criminal Bar ...

A married high-flying barrister who forced an aspiring lawyer to have 'unwanted' sexual activity with him on the first day of her work experience has been disbarred. Navjot 'Jo' Sidhu KC ...

High-profile criminal barrister Jo Sidhu KC has been disbarred today after a disciplinary tribunal found him guilty of professional misconduct over allegations of “inappropriate and unwanted ...

One in three criminal barristers are seriously considering ditching the bar, according to new research. The Criminal Bar Association’s (CBA) findings reveal that while one-third of criminal ...

He was mentoring her, she was a mini-pupil and he was a senior barrister. “There was a significant disparity in seniority and experience between the two of them. “She was in her mid-20s and he ...

The parties also agreed that Edwards’ team of barristers, led by CBD regular Sue Chrysanthou, SC, could be paid their share of the costs – about $686,000 all up. We last encountered Moses ...

Leading barrister Collin Winter KC has voiced serious concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion (EDI) mandates in the legal profession. The King's Counsel, who specialises in insurance law, ...

Prominent Darwin barrister Jon Tippett has been fined $1,500 and lost his driver's licence for six months after drunkenly driving his Jeep into a parked police car. Judge Stephen Geary did not ...

A solicitor is different from a barrister. Someone who is looking for legal advice will normally see a solicitor first. If the client needs more specialist advice, then the solicitor may instruct a ...

The second part of the course, which focuses on the Barristers Training element, is taught predominantly by way of practical small group sessions in high-quality teaching accommodation, which includes ...