WFC News
A brief introduction to international commercial arbitration including a case study, intended for people with no prior experience. This interactive session will provide an initial practical demonstration of the use of arbitration in international commercial contracts, and will be very useful for practitioners who are intending to attend the Arbitration Conference on 24 October or…
Congratulations to Golden Gavel 2018 winner, Myles Brown (DCLS) for his performance of “Swipe right. I’m a lawyer” in this year’s Golden Gavel competition, held at the NT Supreme Court on 14 September 2018, of which William Forster Chambers is a sponsor. As winner of 2018’s Golden Gavel, Myles will be travelling to Adelaide to…
The HAL Inaugural Northern Territory Chapter Oration. For more information click the link below; Flyer HAL Set Oration
Lyma Nguyen of William Forster Chambers has been admitted to the List of Counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC, established under the Rome Statute, has a mandate to prosecute and punish persons responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Victims, accused persons and, in some cases, suspects…
On the 24th of February 2018 the Chung Wah Society lion dance troupe performed a traditional blessing at chambers.
William Forster Chambers congratulates Tarryn and Brett Wright on the arrival of Daniel, Hamish Baddeley and Aislinn McIntyre on the arrival of Evelyn and Josh and Sarah Ingrames on the arrival of Esther.
On 2 December 2017, WFC member Tass Liveris was elected as an executive member of the Law Council of Australia. The Law Council is the peak representative body of the Australian legal profession and works for the improvement of the law and the administration of justice. Tass joins the Law Council executive after completing 3…
William Forster Chambers congratulates the Darwin Community Legal Services’ Human Rights on Show exhibition, held at the Supreme Court. The exhibition was MC’ed by Lyma Nguyen and was a great success. We congratulate all the winners of the arts awards and commend DCLS on organising and facilitating a fantastic expression of human rights through arts….
Miles Crawley SC was elected as President of the NT Bar Association on the 14th of November 2017. The NTBA has been a strong and independent voice for barristers and the  greater community, and has also worked cooperatively with the courts and government on a number of issues. Miles will maintain this reputation and will…
William Forster Chambers congratulates Miles Crawley on his appointment as Senior Counsel with effect from 24 October 2017. Miles joined Chambers in 2012 and quickly established a reputation as very good lawyer and advocate. Miles now stands beside Alistair Wyvill SC as the only local Senior Counsel at the private Bar practising predominately in commercial…
2017 Practical Advocacy Workshop led by The Hon Justice Graham Hiley and Professor Les McCrimmon