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2 July 2026
We are delighted to congratulate Adam Williams on his appointment as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales, commencing 20 July 2026. Mr Williams was called to the Bar in 2002 and has practised at Samuel Griffith Chambers since 2003. The members and staff of Samuel Griffith Chambers wish Adam all the best in his new role and we look forward to celebrating his appointment at his swearing in on 20 July 2026.
26 June 2026
Samuel Griffith Chambers is proud to announce that four of its members have been recognised in the Doyle's Guide's 2026 Criminal Law Counsel rankings. Congratulations to Sharyn Hall SC, Louise Jardim, Eugene Renard and Thomas Spohr.
16 February 2026
NSW Police have been ordered to pay $1.8m in legal fees after seven indigenous men were acquitted of allegations related to the illegal trafficking of a high-value shellfish across the NSW South Coast and outer Sydney. Andrew Metcalfe of Samuel Griffith Chambers appeared for one of seven co-accused whose charges were withdrawn in January during a hearing where the defence examined the reliability of alleged surveillance of the men.
2025
Doyle's Guide has recognised Louise Jardim as a leading criminal law junior counsel for 2025, reflecting her record of acquittals and successful costs applications in serious criminal trials.
Samuel Griffith Chambers welcomes Lucien Gration, who joins the floor as a reader following his career as a trial advocate with the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT).
Tim Hammond's statutory appointment as Environmental Counsel to the board of the NSW Environment Protection Authority has been renewed for a further term.