Robert McCaw

Barrister

Prior to being called to the Bar in 2022, Robert was a Senior Federal Prosecutor at the Commonwealth DPP, where he successfully prosecuted a broad range of Federal and State offences. An expert in Criminal, Succession, Immigration, Administrative and Commercial Law, Robert brings a wealth of unique insight to the Two Wentworth team.

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rmccaw@twowentworth.com.au

Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Western Sydney University. Additionally, he graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Laws, part of which was completed at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

As a Senior Federal Prosecutor at the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, Robert prosecuted offences including, but not limited to fraud, white collar crime, slavery and sex tourism, online child sex offending, and large sale drug importations. He has also prosecuted and provided advice on cases arising from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.

Before working at the Commonwealth DPP, Robert practised as a Solicitor in private practice in Sydney in criminal law.

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Practice Areas

Select Cases

Below is a list of cases where Robert has appeared:

  • Ritchie v Advanced Plumbing and Drains Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 849 (Led by Z Heger)
  • R v Lorenzo Fiordelli [2020] NSWDC 154 (Solicitor Advocate)
  • R v Thomas [2019] NSWDC 364 (Solicitor Advocate)
  • R v Zuniga Frias [2019] NSWDC 365 (Solicitor Advocate)
  • R v Roberts [2019] NSWDC 282 (Solicitor Advocate)
  • R v De Luca [2018] NSWDC438 (Solicitor Advocate)

Admissions

  • Admitted to the Bar (New South Wales) – 2022

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts: University of Western Sydney
  • Masters of Law: University of Sydney

Contact

Robert McCaw

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rmccaw@twowentworth.com.au
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