In this episode of Think Foley's, barristers Phillip Bloemen, Tim McCulloch and Kaitlyn Foote shares practical tips, tricks and advice on how a junior practitioner can step into preparing and running contested hearings - specifically for matters that run for less than a day, and focus on a confined legal or evidentiary issue.
Her Honour Magistrate Burnside joins the barristers in sharing a Magistrates' perspective on what should - and shouldn't - occur during contested hearings.
Phillip Bloemen has extensive experience in criminal law matters. He is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister. He has had carriage of cases involving drug trafficking, sex offences and homicides.
Tim McCulloch practices predominantly in criminal law and is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister. He has particular expertise in applications made under the Serious Offenders Act 2018 in the County and Supreme Courts.
Kaitlyn Foote accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and quasi-criminal matters across metropolitan and regional courts. She has appeared in a broad range of summary and indictable matters in the Magistrates’, Children’s, and County Court jurisdictions.
Episode Length: ~90 Minutes
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Contested Hearings - Practical Advice, Tips & Procedure
