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Paul Smallwood

Bar : 2014

Admitted : 2006

Paul Smallwood practises in criminal law. He accepts briefs to appear in (or to provide strategic advice in relation to) all forms of criminal proceedings. He also accepts briefs to appear (or advise) in regulatory proceedings, compulsory examinations, inquests and inquiries.

Phone : +61 3 9225 7222

Mobile : 0403 966 462

Email : smallwood@vicbar.com.au

Chambers : Normanby Chambers, Suite 110, 430 Little Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000

Expertise

Appellate

Criminal

Inquests Inquiries

Profile

Paul Smallwood practises in criminal law. He represented Faruk Orman in the first ‘Lawyer X’ conviction appeal: Orman v The Queen (2019) 59 VR 511. He represented Rabii Zahabe in the murder trial relating to the shooting of Gavin Preston: DPP v Zahabe & Anor [2026] VSC 572. Most of his practice involves representing (or advising) people accused or convicted of serious criminal offending. He accepts briefs to appear in (or to provide strategic advice in relation to) all forms of criminal proceedings including appeals, trials, pleas, committals, contests and applications. He also accepts briefs to appear (or advise) in regulatory proceedings, compulsory examinations, inquests and inquiries.

In September 2026, Paul opened a private set of chambers for criminal barristers. He has mentored six readers. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Melbourne.

To discuss Paul's availability, please contact the Clerks at Greens List on +61 3 9225 7222.

Professional Standards Scheme

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.

Memberships & Committees

Victorian Bar

To get in touch with Paul Smallwood | or for more information please contact the Clerk on:

+61 3 9225 7222

clerkb@greenslist.com.au