Hugo Law Group

15/10/2026

Two of our finest, recognised 👏 ⚖️

A huge congratulations to our Sydney Partners Carol Younes and Helen Christinson, who have both been recognised in the 2026 Doyle's Guide Leading Australian Criminal Defence Lawyers.

🏆 Carol Younes — Preeminent Lawyer

🏆 Helen Christinson — Recommended Lawyer

These prestigious national rankings are based on recognition from fellow criminal lawyers and barristers across Australia, making this acknowledgement particularly meaningful.

We couldn't be prouder to see Carol and Helen recognised amongst Australia's leading criminal defence lawyers.

Congratulations, Carol and Helen!

https://doylesguide.com/leading-criminal-defence-lawyers-australia-2026/

Our 2026 rankings of Australia's best Criminal Lawyers as voted by the nation's criminal law solicitors, barristers and prosecutors.

24/09/2026

Secretly recording someone is a crime in NSW… unless it isn’t. 🎙️

It’s a statement that comes with an important legal exception—and a recent High Court decision has provided new guidance on when that exception may apply.

Our Partner Helen Christinson recently wrote for the Law Society Journal about Potter v The King, what the High Court had to say about covert recordings, and what the decision could mean in NSW.

When can protecting your “lawful interests” justify recording a private conversation without someone’s consent?

Read Helen’s full article via the link:
https://lsj.com.au/articles/bodily-autonomy-as-a-lawful-interest-what-potter-means-for-nsw-practitioners/

By elevating bodily integrity and personal safety within the analysis, the High Court has provided fresh guidance on a recurring evidentiary issue.

10/09/2026

We found our perfect matches for R U OK? 💛

This year, our team was given one half of an iconic duo and tasked with finding their match.

Once our duos found each other, it was time to head out for a coffee on Hugo and spend some time having a chat and checking in.

It was a bit of fun with an important message behind it: making time to connect with the people around us matters, and a simple conversation can go a long way.

Ask R U OK? Any Day. 💛☕

07/09/2026

Sanjay Selvakumaran, Partner, Civil Litigation.

Before joining Hugo Law Group, Sanjay acted for the NSW Police Force and Corrective Services. He now acts for people bringing claims against them: false imprisonment, assault and battery, negligence, malicious prosecution.

Across NSW, the ACT and WA.

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02/09/2026

Some good news from us.

Perry Q Wood and Sanjay Selvakumaran have both joined the Hugo Law Group partnership.

Perry leads our strategy and growth. He has spent years acting for people whose criminal charges put their visa and their family at risk, and was named Managing Partner of the Year at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

Sanjay leads our civil litigation team. He acts for people bringing claims against police and government agencies, including false imprisonment, assault, negligence and malicious prosecution. Before joining us he acted for those agencies, so he knows exactly how these cases get defended.

We are in your corner. These two appointments make that mean more.


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24/08/2026

You snooze, you lose ⏰ — and when it comes to an intentional tort claim, you really can.

Thinking about seeking compensation following an alleged assault, battery, false imprisonment or malicious prosecution? There are strict deadlines for bringing a claim.

Depending on the circumstances, you may have three years or six years to commence proceedings — and some claims have additional time limits that apply even earlier.

Our latest Insights article breaks down limitation periods for intentional tort claims and why waiting too long can affect your ability to pursue a claim.

🔗 Read more here: https://hugolawgroup.com.au/insights/you-snooze-you-lose-limitation-periods-for-intentional-tort-claims/

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17/08/2026

Recorded without consent — when does it become a criminal offence?

NSW law specifically criminalises the recording of intimate images without consent, with penalties of up to three years’ imprisonment.

Our latest Insights article breaks down what can legally constitute an intimate image, what consent means under the law, what the prosecution must prove and the limited exceptions that can apply.

🔗 Read more via the link here:
https://hugolawgroup.com.au/insights/recording-intimate-images-without-consent-in-nsw/

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12/08/2026

What happens when a witness changes their story? ⚖️

A witness says one thing to police, then gives a different account in court. That inconsistency could be minor — or it could have a significant impact on their credibility and the case as a whole.

Our latest Insights article explains prior inconsistent statements, how they can be exposed during cross-examination and why they can sometimes make or break a criminal case.

🔗 Read more via the link here >
https://hugolawgroup.com.au/insights/prior-inconsistent-statements/

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11/08/2026

Another fantastic recognition for Carol Younes! 👏

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our Sydney Partner Carol Younes, who has once again been recognised as a Preeminent Lawyer in the Doyle’s Guide Leading Australian White Collar Crime, Corporate Crime & Regulatory Investigations Lawyers – 2026.

This national recognition reflects Carol’s expertise in complex white collar and corporate crime matters and, importantly, the respect she has earned from criminal lawyers and barristers across Australia.

Another well-deserved achievement. Congratulations, Carol! ⚖️

View the listing here >
https://doylesguide.com/leading-white-collar-crime-corporate-crime-regulatory-investigations-lawyers-australia-2026/

05/08/2026

Smart glasses are on the rise. So are the legal questions surrounding them. 👓⚖️ Read our article here.

Your glasses could be recording more than you think 👓⚖️

Meta Smart Glasses can take photos, record video, capture audio and even interact with AI — all while looking like a regular pair of glasses.

But where do Australia's privacy and criminal laws draw the line?

Our latest Insights article explores the legal risks associated with wearable technology, including:
✔️ Recording conversations
✔️ Filming in public and private spaces
✔️ Stalking and harassment laws
✔️ Sharing content online

Read the full article here>>
https://hugolawgroup.com.au/insights/meta-smart-glasses-could-their-use-amount-to-a-criminal-offence/

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