Australia’s Only National
White Collar & Corporate
Defence Team
Highly regarded defence lawyers from firms based in every state and territory — providing integrated, national representation when the stakes are at their highest.
Unparalleled collective knowledge in criminal defence
Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance is a team of highly regarded defence lawyers from firms based in every state and territory in Australia. The combined knowledge of ADLA members, experience, and resources gives us a unique ability to provide an integrated service to national and international entities.
We also act for individuals who are facing regulatory or prosecution difficulties — no matter the jurisdiction, no matter the complexity.
“ADLA’s collective knowledge of how criminal prosecutions can be defended or stopped is unparalleled. Lawyers need to earn experience to gain legal knowledge — ADLA lawyers possess a vast amount of it.”
ADLA lawyers have worked together on matters across numerous Australian and international jurisdictions, including Singapore, Indonesia and the Pacific Islands.
We have represented some of Australia’s largest corporations in relation to investigations and legal opinions on alleged criminal behaviour, as well as protecting their interests in court.
Our current work includes some of Australia’s largest fraud and white collar offences — ranging from money laundering organisations to tax fraud in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
We also advise on extraditions, having handled many of them, and we conduct substantial continuing professional development together which continuously enhances our collective skill base.
The full spectrum of white collar & corporate defence
White Collar Crime Defence
Representing individuals and entities facing allegations of fraud, bribery, money laundering, and tax offences at every level of complexity and scale.
Corporate & Director Defence
Acting for CEOs, directors, and executives of large listed companies facing criminal allegations, ASIC investigations, or court proceedings.
International & Cross-Border Matters
Experienced in multi-jurisdictional cases across Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Pacific Islands, with international extradition expertise.
Regulatory & Prosecution Defence
Navigating complex regulatory investigations and prosecutions for individuals and organisations facing enforcement action from government agencies.
Large-Scale Fraud Defence
Defending matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars — from tax fraud and money laundering allegations to complex corporate fraud prosecutions.
High-Profile & Sensitive Matters
Trusted by former Governors-General, Federal and State Politicians, and senior executives — ensuring the highest levels of discretion and expertise.
Defending those with the most to lose
ADLA has been entrusted with some of the most high-profile and complex criminal defence matters in Australia’s recent legal history. Our member firms bring proven trial experience at the highest levels of the judiciary.
This depth of experience is not just our professional standard — it is the foundation our clients depend on when facing criminal prosecution.
Securrency Trials — Victorian Supreme Court
Acting for two accused involving allegations of Bribery of Foreign Officials by persons working for Government-owned entities, with related bribery matters in foreign countries.
Former Governor-General & Federal Politicians
Providing criminal defence representation for former heads of state and federal and state politicians across multiple proceedings.
Australia’s Largest Corporations
Representing some of Australia’s biggest companies in criminal investigations, legal opinions on alleged criminal behaviour, and protecting their interests in court.
Hundreds-of-Millions Fraud Matters
Active representation in Australia’s largest current fraud and white collar matters, including money laundering and tax fraud cases at massive scale.
A firm in the state or territory of your choice
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