Dr Mark Gumbleton has been a legal practitioner for two decades, practicing for the last 18 years exclusively as a criminal defence barrister. He is a trial barrister that is privately briefed from the filing of charges, through to committal, and ultimately at trial before a jury.
Expertise
Mark's expertise is in organised and white-collar crime. He holds a doctorate in criminal law in the area of complicity. He has been listed in Doyle's Guide to the Leading Criminal Law Barristers since its inception and for 9 years running. Mark was named one of 'Melbourne's high-flying lawyers' and 'powerful figures on Victoria's legal scene' by the Herald Sun.
Practice
Organised Crime - Mark is experienced in organised crime involving allegations of violence, drugs, firearms/weapons, blackmail, extortion and corruption. He is an expert in offences involving the importation, trafficking, manufacture, and cultivation of illicit drugs (and related offences such as money laundering).
White Collar Crime - Mark appears in proceedings against individuals and companies concerning investigations into alleged corporate misconduct. This includes allegations involving bribery, fraud, deception, theft, breach of directors’ duties, market manipulation, insider trading, and safety breaches.
Chambers
Mark is a proud founding member of Niagara Lane Chambers, a private set of chambers that is home to a select number of barristers devoted to defending accused persons and upholding human rights.
Clerk
Mark can be reached by contacting the clerking team at Foley's List on 9225 7777. The List manages his diary and can respond to all queries concerning availability and fees.
