A R BYRNE & Associates - Legal Practice

12/08/2025

Welcome to the Engadine Team, Charlotte Bull…

11/04/2025

ACADEMIC POST - Today, I officially joined the teaching staff as a “Casual Academic” (LAWS 2004 Criminal Law) at Western Sydney University, where I continue my additional role as Intern Supervisor (LAWS 3077 Internship) subject, as well as Principal Donor of the Dean’s Award for Most Outstanding Student in Criminal Law.

It’s been a dream of mine to join the academic team at my former University’s Law School for a while now - and while I may be away for a day every academic week of each semester, I am still devoted to the firm and justice…

The law firm A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES continues to grow and thrive, lead by myself and my great friend and Senior Associate, Tamara Al Naeb, who heads up our Criminal Law practice and other areas of law as well - and big plans being announced in the new financial year including new staff and more.

20/01/2025

𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 - 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝗡𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀 - 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.

⁉️ What on Earth are “Mitigating Factors” ⁉️

Presenting mitigating factors orally when speaking to the Magistrate in Court helps His/Her Honour contemplate whether the offence is “less” serious on an imaginary scale, and at least if I say it rather than just slip the arguments into the paper bundle the Magistrate reads, it’s typed into the transcript incase we need it for an Appeal…

The antithesis (opposite) of this is “Aggravating Factors” which raise the objective seriousness of an offence.

A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES spends at least $5K a year on a bunch of legal precedent and case management software, so our lawyers can have access to the best and latest case decisions, commentaries, precedents and case guidance - which helps us get the BEST results for our clients

Lead Lawyers-
Anthony Byrne, Principal (0449 040 614)
Tamara Al Naeb, Senior Associate (0401 909 073)

18/01/2025

𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 - 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 & 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

The answer is “no.” In fact, the phrase and desire to “get your affairs in order” is often at the top of the patient’s hypothetical self-intake list.

By executing (signing and witnessing) a legally-binding Will, the person ensure that their loved ones and those that they care about do not miss out and are provided for through the assets of their estate when the time comes.

Importantly however, there are a few things to consider regarding drafting and executing a Will when in palliative care:

✅ Sometimes it may be necessary for a Solicitor to perform a Legal and Mental Capacity Test to determine if the patient understands the importance of the instructions that they are giving and the significance of the document being drafted.

✅ A Geriatrician may be requested or required to conduct an Assessment and give a report as to the state and soundness of mind of the patient first.

✅ It is usually best practice to have the patient and both appropriate witnesses sign the Will, before the patient is administered strong pain relief medications such as Endone or Morphine, as such medications may affect the mind and ability to give sound instructions.

If you, a loved one or someone you know is in, or about to commence palliative care treatment and wishes to have a Solicitor see them, don’t delay.

Call A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES on (02) 8005 3036 or 0449 040 614 and we will arrange to go out and commence work on an urgent priority basis.

15/10/2024

LAWYER POST - As the law firm gears up and prepares for its 2025 launch in Canberra ACT, our new Newsletter for this month explains how Restricted Licences work in the Nation's Capital.

Just because one's ACT Driver's Licence will be suspended due to drink driving, does not necessarily mean that they should lose their driving privileges.

Although similar programs operate in other states and territories, a Restricted Driver's Licence or former "Blue/Work Licence" scheme does not operate in NSW, VIC or NT.

If you or anyone you know is facing a Licence Suspension or Disqualification, don't delay. Call A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES today on (02) 8005 3036 or send our reception team an email at [email protected]

www.arbyrneandassociates.com.au/legal-resources

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We here at A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES work tirelessly to stay up to date on all emerging legal trends and issues. Here you can find our Newsletters (released quarterly), and other useful important resources, completely free to view and download.

17/07/2024

LAWYER POST - Introducing Sophia Nurse, Solicitor.
Sophia joins our Sydney office, operating out of our 65 York Street Chambers.

Sophia is admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia, and is a Solicitor Member of the Law Society of NSW.

With experience in various areas of law, including (but not limited to) Family Law, Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship, Civil Litigation, attending Courts and NCAT, Sophia is available to assist you with your legal needs.

Contact Details:
Sophia Nurse, Solicitor
[email protected]
(02) 8005 3036

01/07/2024

LAWYER POST - The Australian Government’s “Working Holiday Maker” Visa (subclass 462) commences today. This subclass which today includes Philippines, allows up to 200 Filipinos between the ages of 18 to 30, with a minimum of 2-years post-Secondary study completed in Philippines to work in Australia for up to 12-months, with complete freedom of movement within Australia (no regional town requirement) during the duration of the visa.

Signed and agreed upon back on 8 September 2023 under a Memorandum of Understanding, this is the first round in hopefully an ongoing annual release of places for Filipinos to come to Australia to enjoy. break from their studies at home and work in Australia.

For more information visit https://www.pm.gov.au/media/stronger-partnership-between-australia-and-philippines or call A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES on (02) 8005 3036.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a Strategic Partnership with President of the Philippines HE Ferdinand R Marcos Jr during his visit to Manila on 8 September. The new Strategic Partnership establishes an enduring framework for closer cooperation with the Philippines, one of Australia’s key p...

28/06/2024

Introducing the A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES Award for Criminal Law LAWS2004 Western Sydney University School of Law - Awarded each year to the highest academic achiever in this subject, our firm is thrilled to partner with the WSU School of Law in recognising outstanding talent from our Principal’s alma mater. (WSU School of Law Alumnus, Class of 2018).

https://www.arbyrneandassociates.com.au/western-sydney-university

26/06/2024

LAWYER POST - It gives me great pleasure in announcing the establishment of the A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES AWARD FOR CRIMINAL LAW (LAWS2004). In partnership with Western Sydney University’s School of Law and the University’s Office of Advancement, this award recognises the academic achievement of the law student who obtains the highest grade in this first-year law school subject.

04/05/2024

A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES is currently unable to see new clients during this restructuring phase of the firm. Existing clients will continue with their existing matters. More information will be posted on our website and on our page after 1 July 2024. Thank you.