Three highly experienced barristers have been appointed as judges of the NSW District Court, bringing with them a combined seven decades of legal experience.
Guy Newton SC, David Scully SC and Thomas Jones had their appointments formally confirmed today, and they will commence in their new roles over the next two weeks.
Mr Newton is currently a Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor, representing the state in complex and high-profile cases. He has been a barrister since 1997, practicing predominantly in criminal law, and was appointed senior counsel in 2022. He will commence in the District Court on November 8.
Mr Scully has been a barrister since 2011 and has predominantly appeared in complex jury trials, including a number of years as a Crown Prosecutor, then Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor, prosecuting numerous murders and other serious crimes. He was appointed senior counsel in 2023 and will commence in the District Court on November 11.
Mr Jones has been a barrister since 2006, specialising in criminal law, common law, coronial inquests and other commissions of inquiry. He is an experienced arbitrator and adjudicator, and recently completed a two-year appointment as a Special Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court. He will commence his new role on November 11.
Attorney-General Michael Daley said:
"I am thrilled to announce the appointments of Guy Newton SC, David Scully SC and Thomas Jones to the District Court.
"They are highly-experienced lawyers who will bring a significant depth and breadth of experience to the bench, including an expertise in complex civil and criminal cases.
"Some of the most complex disputes in this state are decided in the District Court, and these appointees will be able to draw on a combined seven decades of legal experience.
"I congratulate all three on their well-deserved appointments."
