Tim Hammond

Tim’s practice encompasses criminal law, inquests and public and regulatory matters across all criminal jurisdictions, from the Local Court through to the District Court, Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal. He is particularly well regarded for his work in coronial inquests and inquiries, frequently appearing as Counsel Assisting in complex and sensitive matters. He has also undertaken prosecution work for government agencies, including regulatory and environmental prosecutions for bodies such as the Environment Protection Authority and SafeWork and appears regularly in the Land and Environment Court and the Industrial Court.

An effective and experienced senior advocate, Tim is known for his measured and calm courtroom manner, thorough preparation and skilled advocacy before judges and juries, including decisive cross‑examination and the presentation of persuasive submissions. He also appears for health professionals in disciplinary proceedings and professional tribunals. Solicitors value his balanced, practical advice, reliability and ability to work collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes.

Beyond his courtroom practice, Tim is actively involved in professional development and education. He is a trainer with the Australian Advocacy Institute, a tutor to new barristers, an advocacy coach on the NSW Bar Practice Course and a regular presenter at professional conferences and seminars. In 2022, he was appointed Environmental Counsel to the board of the EPA, a statutory appointment renewed in 2025 for a further term.

Outside his practice, Tim enjoys golf, travel and spending time with his wife and daughters.

“My talent for jury trials and the experience I have gained over the last 20 years enables me to provide exceptional value to my clients”

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Criminal Law
• Coronial Inquests
• Royal Commissions and other Commissions of Inquiry
• Land and Environment Court Class 5 Proceedings
• High Risk Offender applications
• Professional Tribunals

DATE OF ADMISSION

• Admitted as Solicitor 2004
• Admitted as Barrister 2012

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc (Hons) Geography, University of Huddersfield
  Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of London
  LLB (First Class Hons), University of Technology, Sydney

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Senior Solicitor, NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office
  Solicitor, NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

PANELS

• Legal Aid General Crime, Indictable and Complex Crime Panels and CCA Panel
  Department of Justice Inquest and Inquiries Panel
  Crown Solicitor’s Office Inquests Panel
  Environmental Counsel to the Board of the EPANSW
  Bar Association Legal Assistance Referral Scheme and Coronial Inquests Pilot Program