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Lawyers Who Give Back: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors Donate Blood!

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We don’t just give great advice, we also give blood! Lawyers Who Give Back:  At O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, we believe that being great lawyers goes far beyond giving legal advice. It’s also about giving back to the communities we serve, whether that’s through our pro bono legal assistance, supporting charitable organisations, or simply […]

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Fake TikTok Account Alert

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At O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, we’re committed to integrity and protecting both our team and the wider community from online deception. In the past few months, a fake TikTok account has appeared impersonating our Senior Associate, Elliot Rowe. The fraudulent account, using the handle elliotrowe00, is spreading offensive statements under Elliot Rowe’s name. We

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Investigating Possible Civil Action For Hannah Thomas Following Sydney Protest

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O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors has been prominently featured in a recent article by The Guardian, highlighting potential legal consequences arising from a Sydney protest where allegations of police misconduct have emerged. The protest, held in Sydney’s CBD, drew significant public attention after videos surfaced showing police officers allegedly using force against demonstrators. Among those

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Hannah Thomas Defamation Notice to Sky News and Tony Burke

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Hannah Thomas Defamation: MEDIA RELEASE – 2 JULY 2025: FORMER GREENS CANDIDATE HANNAH THOMAS DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM TONY BURKE AND SKY NEWS FOR DEFAMATION IN THE AFTERMATH OF HER SERIOUS INJURY AT THE HANDS OF POLICE. Comment by Hannah Thomas defamation notice Former Greens candidate, Hannah Thomas, who was seriously injured during an interaction with

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Fighting for Justice: Battling the Right to Protest in NSW

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Welcome to June’s edition of Fighting for Justice! This month, we’re standing up for those battling the right to protest in NSW, communities grieving an Aboriginal death in custody, and much more. At O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, we’re proud to lead that fight every day. Right to Protest in NSW Is the right to

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MEDIA STATEMENT – 30 June 2025  Representing Protestors at Belmore Protest

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Belmore Protest: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors confirm that we are acting for several individuals arising out of the events that took place during the protest in Belmore, Sydney, on Friday, 27 June 2025.  We are representing our clients in relation to criminal charges that have been laid and are also investigating the viability of

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Former Greens Candidate Hospitalised After Arrest at Pro-Palestinian Protest

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Calls Grow for Police Accountability and Reform of NSW Anti-Protest Laws following Hannah Thomas Incident A peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstration outside SEC Plating in Belmore, Sydney, escalated dramatically on Friday, 27 June 2025, when former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas was arrested and suffered serious facial injuries requiring hospitalisation. The incident has reignited concerns about police use

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Recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025: O’Brien Solicitors

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We are delighted to announce that our firm has been recommended as one of the Leading Criminal Defence Law Firms in Sydney and Peter O’Brien has been recognised as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Sydney. Doyles, 2025 Recognised O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors as a Leading Criminal Defence Law Firms in Sydney O’Brien Criminal

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Protest Rights in NSW: Your Questions Answered

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You’ve seen the headlines about Protest Rights in NSW, protesters detained and controversial new laws passed, what is going on? There is a growing number of court battles over the right to speak out in NSW. If you’re confused about what’s legal and what’s not at a protest in New South Wales, you’re not alone.

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Josh Lee Legal Challenge Against NSW Anti-Protest Laws

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Yesterday, our client Josh Lees, representing the Palestine Action Group (PAG), stood on the steps of the NSW Supreme Court to launch a constitutional challenge against the controversial protest laws passed earlier this year by the Minns Labor Government. Josh was represented by a team of leading barristers, Craig Lenehan SC, Felicity Graham, and Thomas

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