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.
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