Firm News.

New data shows 28 Victoria Police officers were charged with serious family violence offences in the four years to 2024, though many had their matter withdrawn and just four were convicted. Victim advocates say the data shows the force has an “ongoing problem” with abusers in police ranks and a “persistent culture of impunity”.

The 2024 LIV Legal Awards celebrated distinguished Victorian lawyers for their outstanding achievements, exceptional service, and invaluable contributions to the LIV, the legal profession, and the community over the course of their careers.

On 10 August 2022, 32-year-old Aboriginal man Joshua Kerr was found dead in his cell at Port Phillip Prison. Aunty Donnis Kerr received the distressing news that her son’s body bore extensive bruising, indicative of a harrowing ordeal that involved prolonged rolling on the floor leading up to his tragic demise.

Jeremy King has been featured in this month’s Law Institute of Victoria Journal. In his interview with Karin Derkley, Jeremy discusses how his understanding of using the law to help vulnerable people was developed at an early age. He also addresses the fundamental issue of police accountability and lack of independence in misconduct investigations.

Robinson Gill has announced that Sarah Condon, senior lawyer of the firm’s Crime and Advocacy practice group, has today been promoted to Principal Lawyer.

In The Age this week Jeremy King, Principal and Head of Robinson Gill’s Police Misconduct team discusses in his op-ed about why now is the time for an independent police ombudsman.

Robinson Gill has today announced the promotion of two of its lawyers to Principal – Rachael McKendrick (Litigation) and Roneea Patsouris (Family Law).

Robinson Gill is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lisa Paul, who joins the firm’s Personal Injury team as a Principal Lawyer.

On 2 January 2020, 37-year-old Aboriginal woman, Veronica Marie Nelson, died alone in substantial physical and psychological pain in a Victorian maximum security women’s prison. Veronica made forty-nine pleas for help over an intercom, which were repeatedly ignored by those responsible for her care.