Louis Dean

Louis Dean

  • Admitted: 2015
  • Bar: 2024

Location

Niagara Chambers
29 Niagara Lane
Melbourne 3000

Biography

Louis accepts briefs in criminal law and quasi-criminal matters. He appears regularly in pleas, County Court appeals, contested summary hearings, committals and bail applications. He has also appeared as junior counsel in trials in the County Court.

Prior coming to the Bar, Louis was a partner at Slades & Parsons. He was accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a criminal law specialist and was nominated as a rising star in criminal law by Doyle’s Guide in 2020 and 2022.

His practice as a solicitor involved regular court appearances. He also maintained carriage of complex and high profile cases in the County and Supreme Court including matters of homicide, terrorism, fraud, sophisticated drug trafficking and regulatory prosecutions. He also prepared and instructed in appeals to the Court of Appeal and High Court of Australia.

Louis read with Ashley Halphen. His senior mentor is Colin Mandy SC.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.