Parkin appears in High Court Criminal Appeal for former NSW Minister

 
Christopher Parkin has appeared in the High Court on behalf of former NSW Minister Ian Macdonald, in a challenge to his conviction for conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
 
Christopher led James Lang and was instructed by Ron Heinrich AM of HWL Ebsworth. He also appeared on Mr Macdonald’s behalf in the Court of Criminal Appeal.
 
Moses and Edward Obeid also appealed, represented by Bret Walker SC and Peter Lange SC. The Director of Public Prosecutions was represented by Justin Gleeson SC.
 
The Court has reserved its decision.
 
Christopher specialises in all forms of white collar and complex crime. He regularly appears in Courts at all levels and is briefed in trials, sentences and appeals.

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