Dominic Toomey SC

Dominic Toomey SC was called to the Bar in 1999 and appointed Senior Counsel in 2015. He maintains a substantial trial and appellate practice spanning common law, insurance, administrative law, equity, contract and criminal matters, with particular expertise in complex tort litigation.

Prior to joining the Bar, Dominic practised as a solicitor for six years, developing extensive experience in personal injury and criminal litigation. Since commencing practice as a barrister, he has built a highly regarded practice acting in matters involving medical negligence, professional negligence, major personal injury claims, intentional torts, public liability disputes and insurance litigation.

Dominic appears regularly at both trial and appellate level and is recognised for his breadth of experience across multiple jurisdictions and areas of law. He has appeared in matters involving the application of interstate and foreign law and frequently appears in courts outside New South Wales, particularly within the Australian Capital Territory.

His appellate experience includes appearances as lead counsel in significant appeals, including the High Court of Australia decision in State of New South Wales v Robinson [2019] HCA 46, a leading authority concerning police powers of arrest.

Recognised for his versatility, strategic advocacy and depth of experience, Dominic is regularly briefed in complex disputes requiring sophisticated legal analysis across a diverse range of practice areas.

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law
  • Appellate
  • Civil Liability Claims
  • Commissions of Inquiry
  • Common Law
  • Contract Law
  • Coronial Inquests
  • Criminal Law
  • Dust Diseases
  • Equity
  • Institutional and Historical Sexual Abuse
  • Insurance Law
  • Intentional Torts
  • Mediator
  • Medical Negligence
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents/CTP Insurance
  • Occupiers Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Personal Injury Commission Proceedings
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property Damage
  • Public Liability
  • TPD and Income Protection
  • Work Injury Damages
  • Workers Compensation

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Melissa Pereira

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Melissa Pereira

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