His scalps include Bruce Burrell, Ivan Milat and Keli Lane, whose appeal is yet to be finalised. Mark Tedeschi's scalps include Bruce Burrell, Ivan Milat and Keli Lane. They joined the dots and the case collapsed. The information had been stolen from an unmarked police car and leaked to each man's legal team. On the eve of the trial starting the case fell apart after their legal teams subpoenaed material which said Smajovic's companion confessed to a police officer that he'd accidentally shot the bikie. Tan was accused of murdering Rebels bikie Edin "Boz" Smajovic while Reddy was allegedly an accessory. Galloway and Stewart share an entry for their work on the Anthony Tan and Nathan Reddy murder case. He is currently representing troubled former Olympic swimmer Scott Miller on drugs charges. One of Goold's clients was acquitted of charges he was allegedly involved in a gang of bank robbers who ripped of about $6 million from armoured cash vans. Goold was described by a DPP lawyer who opposed him in several matters "the ultimate gentleman. All three walked after Michael Ibrahim and Atkinson were acquitted of conspiring to kill rival John Macris, a former business partner of John Ibrahim.įadi never made it to trial on account of poor health after being shot a number of times as he sat in his Lamborghini on his Castle Cove drive way in 2009.Ītkinson was subsequently jailed for guns charges. Hanna represented Michael and Fadi Ibrahim while Alexander represented Atkinson. Nick Boyden is currently representing Ron Medich in his defence of a murder charge.Īlexander, the long-time legal representative of Kings Cross boss John Ibrahim, and Hanna make the list for keeping two of Ibrahim's siblings and Rodney "Goldie" Atkinson from being convicted of conspiracy to murder. "Great advocacy and comes to grips with the evidence." "He's got a very good tactical mind (and is) good with strategy - that's probably why Medich hired him," one opponent said. The result of the case meant judges now have to consider an Aboriginal person's background when sentencing which may reduce their jail time.Ĭurrently representing Ron Medich in his defence of a murder charge, Boyden is described by those in the legal fraternity as a good legal tactician. The NSW Public Defender hit the headlines in May when she fought the matter of William David Bugmy in the High Court. One senior counsel said to leave Ms Yehia off our list was like leaving "Cameron Smith out of the Australian (rugby league) team". He had accused murderer Paul Mulvihill (who has pleaded not guilty) granted bail on multiple occasions even after the former rugby star repeatedly breached his strict bail conditions.Ī former head of the Commonwealth DPP, Temby's opponents said "he attacks the crown on every point so you have to be across every detail". Fortunately for his clients he's also got one of country's' sharpest legal minds. If recent form is anything to go by, Temby is worth hiring for his court presence alone. Tony Bellanto had Manly Sea Eagle Brett Stewart acquitted of sexually assaulting a teenage gir He had rugby league star and Manly Sea Eagle Brett Stewart acquitted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl following the club's notoriously boozed-up season launch in 2009. One DPP lawyer said: "He is able to find fault in other's decisions and convince a panel of judges he's right. He is also briefed to appear in the appeal of hoax collar-bomber Paul Douglas Peters. Recently, he produced a report into the ill-fated London Olympics swimming campaign which was received by Australian Olympic Committee in August.Īn appeals specialist, Game had Gordon Wood acquitted on appeal of his conviction for the murder of his former girlfriend Caroline Byrne. "He basically specialises in everything and judges like his intellect," said one lawyer. Regarded as a High Court specialist, he has also made appearances for former Cronulla Sharks player Greg Bird who was acquitted of charges he allegedly glassed his then girlfriend Katie Milligan. Recognised as one of Australia's best lawyers, Walker has a massive range of clients on his CV. Bret Walker represented Greg Bird in his case against a former girlfriend.
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