AUSTRALIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAWYER OF THE YEAR, PHILLIP GIBSON, NYMAN GIBSON MIRALIS CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYERS
Phillip is one of Australia’s leading criminal defence lawyers. Having over 30 years of experience in all areas of criminal law his practice now focuses solely on serious, complex, and international crime. Serious and Complex Crime Phillip manages and advises on the most complex criminal cases. In the areas of traditional crime Phillip has acted in many large and serious drug matters including the largest ever importation of drugs in Australia, high profile murder trials and numerous complex fraud matters including international / transnational bribery. Phillip has vast experience in the following types of cases.
Nyman Gibson Miralis Criminal Defence Lawyers PHILLIP GIBSON Level 9, 299 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 PO BOX 21147, World Square NSW 2002 DX 11543 SYDNEY DOWNTOWN P: +61 2 9264 8884 F: 9264 9797 Email: pg@ngm.com.au Web: www.ngm.com.au
• White collar and corporate crime • Serious fraud • Money Laundering • Commercial and international drug supply • Drug importation • Murder International / Transnational Crime Many criminal investigations now involve overseas law enforcement bodies and require an ability to work on an international scale. Phillip has advised on cases involving China, U.S.A., United Kingdom, Sweden, Czech Republic, South Korea, British Virgin Islands,
Hong Kong, Singapore, and New Zealand. These cases often involve assets forfeiture and multiple jurisdictions. This work includes the following: • International money laundering • New South Wales Crime Commission (NSWCC) • Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) • Independent Commission Against Corruption • Royal Commissions • Transnational crime • Cyber crime • Extradition law • Mutual Assistance in Criminal matters • National Security law • Proceeds of Crime law Phillip appears in all courts in Australia and travels extensively outside Australia to facilitate the defence of his clients in international / transnational matters. Positions Held 1999 – current: Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law 2002 – 2016: Member NSW Law Society Criminal Law Committee 2016 – current: Chair NSW Law Society Criminal Law Accredited Specialist Advisory Committee (assesses applicants to be accredited specialists in criminal law in NSW)
AUSTRALIA CRIMINAL LAW ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR, NYMAN GIBSON MIRALIS CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYERS CRIMINAL LAW ADVISOR OF THE YEAR, DENNIS MIRALIS, NYMAN GIBSON MIRALIS CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYERS
Nyman Gibson Miralis (NGM) is an international award winning criminal defence firm based in Sydney, Australia. For over 50 years it has been leading the market in all aspects of general, complex and international crime and is widely recognised for its involvement in some of Australia’s most significant criminal cases. Nyman Gibson Miralis's international law practice focuses on transnational financial crime, bribery and corruption, international money laundering, cybercrime, international asset freezing and/or forfeiture, extradition and mutual assistance law.
Nyman Gibson Miralis Criminal Defence Lawyers Level 9, 299 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 PO BOX 21147, World Square NSW 2002 DX 11543 SYDNEY DOWNTOWN P: +61 2 9264 8884 F: 9264 9797 ngm.com.au
The firm has specialist capabilities in Crime Commissions, Royal Commissions and ICAC inquiries as well as a niche practice in civil proceedings against the Police for malicious prosecution. In recognition of its excellence in criminal legal practice, Nyman Gibson Miralis has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. In 2017, the firm was awarded The Lawyer International – Global Awards – 2017, in the following categories: • White Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year – Australia
NGM strategically advises and appears in matters where transnational cross border investigations and prosecutions are being conducted in parallel jurisdictions, involving some of the largest law enforcement agencies and financial regulators world-wide.
• 2017 Corporate INTNL Global Awards White Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year in Australia
Working with international partners, NGM has advised and acted in proceedings involving the USA, Canada, the UK, the E.U, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Macau, Vietnam, Cambodia, Russia, Mexico, South Korea, British Virgin Islands, New Zealand and South Africa.
Other notable awards presented to Nyman Gibson Miralis include ACQ5's 2016 Global Award for Criminal Defence Law Firm of the Year - Australia.
In the field of domestic and local criminal law, the reputation of NGM has been built on the principles of delivering the highest quality legal service in every type of criminal case for over half a century, including leading cases in the High Court of Australia and the Court of Criminal Appeal. NGM acts in complex crimes such as murders, sexual assaults, drug importations and frauds and are acknowledged experts in general crime, drink driving and traffic law (including license appeals).
• 2017 International Advisory Experts Award: White Collar Crime Award
Firm partners, Mr Philip Gibson and Mr Dennis Miralis were also separately named as Criminal Defence Lawyer of the Year for Australia and Corporate Crime Lawyer of the Year for Australia, respectively, making NGM the only firm with two Partners who are Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers. Nyman Gibson Miralis’s approach to criminal litigation is client focused and involves a deep understanding of criminal practice and procedure, both locally and internationally, combined with strategy, legal technical excellence and sophisticated advocacy. The firm’s lawyers are recognised as leading criminal lawyers and the rising stars of criminal law.