Jointly led by Madeleine Corr and Raymond Shaw, Shaw Graham Kersh possesses a ‘superb team’ which covers the entire scope of criminal law. The practice has experience dealing with indecent material offences, drug trafficking matters, and murder cases. Corr is praised by clients for being ’highly intelligent and tactically smart’ and is noted for her expertise in the area of women's justice, while her capabilities extend to terrorism and firearm cases. The ‘outstanding’ Shaw — noted for his financial and family law expertise — is adept at handling burglary cases and homicide conviction appeals.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • 'Madeleine Corr is a stand-out lawyer. Her work with Centre for Women's Justice places her in a unique position of having a strength in not only dealing with women in the justice system but with serious cases of homicide and violence.'
  • 'Madeline Corr is a star. Highly intelligent and tactically smart, she is also robust and thoughtful with her advice and able to handle the most challenging cases. She is an absolute joy to work with and an emerging leader in her field.'
  • 'SGK are a boutique-style criminal firm offering all the benefits of a smaller, more focused firm. The quality of their operations and attention to the cases is incredibly high. Clients get a really attentive and legally astute service from start to finish with real partner involvement from some brilliant lawyers.'
  • 'A superb team, which punches hugely above its weight. Focused on getting the best results at a commercially sensible price for its private clients.'
  • 'Raymond Shaw is outstanding. He is exceptionally intelligent, a superb tactician, and a master of procedural and evidential strategy. He is at the top of his game.'
  • 'Raymond Shaw is an excellent solicitor who supports his clients with sensitive but realistic advice.'

Key clients

  • Cheng
  • Rawle
  • Senadjki
  • Abdi
  • Lewis
  • Brown
  • Fisher
  • Carmody
  • Unmack

Practice head

Madeleine Corr; Raymond Shaw