Raymond practises across public and administrative law, criminal, human rights, family law, and matters concerning children and young people. He has extensive advocacy experience, having appeared in a broad range of courts and tribunals, and regularly advises on complex issues of statutory interpretation, evidentiary matters, and judicial and merits review. Raymond welcomes briefs to appear and advise in all areas of his practice.

Administrative and Public law

Raymond has extensive experience the area of administrative law and has a particular interest in the review of administrative decisions and the exercise of legislative authority. At the Commonwealth level, he advises and appears in matters involving the Migration Act and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act, with a background in advising both individuals and the Commonwealth. He regularly appears in merits and has broader experience in judicial review proceedings.

At the state level, he has appeared and advised on matters concerning the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act, the Child, Wellbeing and Safety Act, and the Guardianship and Administration Act. He appears in contested matters in state jurisdictions including VCAT but also has particular experience in advising on matters arising out of the Road Safety Act, Family Violence Protection Act and the Firearms Act. Raymond maintains an interest in other areas that intersect with Federal Administrative Law including matters involving the Human Rights, the NDIS amongst others.

Criminal Law and related areas

Raymond approaches each case with care and meticulous attention to detail and draws on his expertise and broad experience to advocate for his clients.

He regularly appears in matters involving sexual offences, illicit drugs, motor vehicle offences and matters involving allegations of family violence. He has advised and appeared in matters involving the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Fisheries Act and maintains an interest in matters affecting the environment including litigation arising out of the Environmental Protection Act.

He has advised and appeared in various contested applications adjacent to criminal matters, including objections to subpoenaed materials on the basis of privilege and public interest immunity. Raymond has particular experience in litigation involving applications under the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act including section 32C applications relating to evidence of confidential communications.

In the area of Criminal Law, he is experienced in preparing and appearing in appeals at the County Court. He has appeared unled the Supreme Court and led in the Court of Appeal. He routinely appears in contests in the summary stream in the Magistrates’ Court and the Criminal Division of the Children’s Court.

Raymond will accept briefs for both the prosecution and defence.

Disciplinary and Regulatory

Raymond maintains a diverse disciplinary and regulatory practice. He provides written legal advice and accepts briefs to appear in these matters.

Raymond has experience in serving as a legal member on appeals tribunals where he has been tasked with conducting a hearing and determining regulatory and disciplinary matters on behalf of professional bodies.

Other areas of particular interest for Raymond include advising on the exercise of statutory authority in the course of civil investigations and disciplinary matters.

Family and Children

Raymond has extensive experience dealing with matters involving children. He has appeared in the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Family Law proceedings and also maintains an interest in adjacent areas.

He maintains a practice that includes advising and appearing in intervention order proceedings including contraventions, and other briefs that intersect with family law.

Raymond read with Elizabeth Bennett SC, now the Honourable Justice Bennett SC of the Federal Court of Australia and his senior mentor was Peter R D Gray KC now the Honourable Judge Peter R D Gray of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Raymond has previously served on the Equality and Diversity Committee and the Children’s Court Bar Association.