John has appeared at or given advice in relation to the matters set out below in this area of practice.

Cases

John was briefed to appear on behalf of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council to assist with a co-ordinated response to this Royal Commission. He also appeared in the following Case Studies:

  • Case Study 4, Towards Healing, December 2013, Sydney
  • Case Study 9, St Ann's Special School, March 2014, Adelaide
  • Case Study 13, Marist Brothers, June 2014, Canberra .

Each of the case-studies involved assessment and disclosure of relevant documentation, interview of witnesses, taking statements from witnesses, preparation of tender bundles, preparation of cross-examination, appearing at hearings, writing of written submissions over several concentrated periods of time.

In addition, John appeared at a Private Hearing of the Commission in 2015.

John was briefed to advise and appear at the Royal Commission on behalf of a number of directors and officers of companies within the HIH Insurance Group. As part of this retainer, he provided advise on a continuing basis to a number of key witnesses who had been summoned to give evidence and who occupied senior managerial positions. A number of those persons had significant exposure to criminal prosecution.

Cases

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