Clancy Dane is a Criminal Defence Specialist with a long track record of success in criminal proceedings. Clancy is our Principal Lawyer, the former Vice-President of the Criminal Lawyers Association of the Northern Territory, and publicly advocates for the rights of defendants in the Northern Territory.

 

Over tireless years in the Territory Clancy has built a brand of fearless and effective advocacy, in which the rights of our clients will always be paramount. Clancy has repeatedly proven his ability to successfully defend people facing some of the most significant criminal charges across the Northern Territory, New South Wales, and the Solomon Islands. Clancy appears in the Northern Territory Court of Criminal Appeal, Supreme Court, and Local Court in complex, serious, and contested matters, including in Supreme Court Jury Trials.  

 

Clancy has lived and worked as a criminal defence lawyer in Alice Springs, Katherine, and Darwin throughout the past decade. There are very few who can rival his knowledge of the Northern Territory Criminal Justice System. 

Dr Marks is our practice manager and the published author of two books on criminal law. He is also a well-regarded journalist and an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University.

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Russell is a highly effective advocate for his clients and has extensive courtroom experience in both the Northern Territory and Victoria. Repeated success in complex police powers cases rank among his most impressive achievements. He also has significant experience as an advocate in mental health tribunals, and has worked as a policy adviser, a speechwriter, and an academic.

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As a new father, Russell enjoys introducing his son to the joys of test cricket and Paul Kelly's music.

Having practiced exclusively in Criminal Law since his admission in 2019, Callum brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our Darwin office. Callum holds Accreditation as a Specialist in Criminal Law from the Law Institute of Vicotria (LIV), as well as a Bachelor of Law (Honors) and a Bachelor of Arts.

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Callum’s career has been shaped by a passion for justice and priding himself as a client focused lawyer. Callum appears regularly in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Children’s Court and Local Courts throughout the state in complex and contested matters. Callum has also practiced throughout East-Arnhem land and held previous positions as a senior lawyer and managing lawyer in Victoria and the Norther Territory. 

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Outside of work hours, Callum spends much of his time exploring the great outdoors of the Norther Territory and chasing the million-dollar barra.

Kate Nichols is the Darwin Practice Manager at Territory Criminal Lawyers. She brings diverse experience as a criminal law advocate, having worked on both sides of the courtroom as a defence lawyer and a prosecutor. Kate regularly appears in both the Northern Territory Supreme Court and Local Court, and is known for her thorough, detail-oriented approach.

 

She takes the time to truly understand her clients and the evidence in every case to ensure the best possible representation. Outside of work, loves to go hiking and camping across the Top End. 

Sophie has travelled widely across the Territory as both a lawyer and a Supreme Court Justice's Associate and has seen it all when it comes to Criminal Law in the Territory.  

 

Sophie brings dedication, care, and attention to each and every aspect of her cases. She uses these abilities to routinely achieve spectacular outcomes for her clients. She is a highly respected advocate throughout the NT Legal landscape.  

 

After winning a big case Sophie switches her Barrister’s robes for her camping gear and takes off into the NT wilderness. 

Based in Katherine, Wil’s experience as a mediator and a defence lawyer makes him an expert at not just understanding the legal challenges defendants face, but the social and emotional challenges they face too.

 

Having practised as a lawyer across the NT in both civil and criminal matters, Wil is passionate about simplifying the complex court system, using clear and simple language to make sure the client understands what is happening, and why it is happening.

 

Outside of the court room, Wil enjoys cheering on the Collingwood Magpies and watching as many movies as he can squeeze into a weekend.

Chloe provides the logistics and support in the background of our cases which ensures that our clients are best placed for great outcomes.

 

With a background in business and a graduate of the NTPFES Cadet Program, Chloe is perfectly placed to help our clients improve their situation and achieve better results.  

 

Chloe holds a bronze medallion, is a true Territory local, and above all is committed to helping others.