Rishi Nathwani KC appointed as Senior Counsel

Rishi Nathwani KC has been appointed on 18 October 2023 as Senior Counsel by Chief Justice Anne Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

The Court describe the appointment of Senior Counsel as recognition of a legal practitioner’s skill, integrity, independence and standing in the profession. Senior Counsel are highly regarded advocates and leaders in their fields.

Rishi is a foundation member of Parnell’s Barristers and one of the most highly regarded criminal barristers in the country. He is routinely instructed in the most serious cases, involving homicides, terrorism, serious violence (GBH, armed robberies, aggravated burglaries), serious sexual offences (historic rape, rape of a child) and substantial frauds and money laundering.

Congratulations to Rishi on this wonderful and thoroughly deserved achievement. 

Latest News

Cara Foot appointed as Crown Prosecutor
21 April 2026

Cara Foot appointed as Crown Prosecutor

Parnell’s Barristers congratulates Cara Foot on her appointment as Crown Prosecutor with the Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria.
Parnell's Barristers logo
16 April 2026

Parnell’s Barristers Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia for Criminal Defence

Parnell’s Barristers is proud to announce that Neil Clelland KC, Ruth Shann SC, Carmen Currie, and Lucinda Thies have been recognised in Best Lawyers Australia for Criminal Defence.
11 February 2026

Four Parnell’s Barristers Recognised in Doyles Guide 2026 WHS Rankings

Parnell’s Barristers congratulates four members recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for Victoria workplace health and safety law.
Scroll to Top