Highly experienced barristers with decades of experience behind them have been appointed judges of the District Court of NSW.
Robert Hollo SC and Peter Krisenthal were appointed judges of the District Court of NSW, starting 7 October and 13 October, respectively.
Attorney-General Michael Daley said both men have made an “outstanding contribution to the law and to the administration of justice” in NSW.
“Their appointments will strengthen the court’s capacity to deliver timely and fair justice to the people of this state,” Daley said.
Hollo became a barrister in 1995 and senior counsel in 2011.
In addition to his expertise in complex regulatory and corporate disputes, Hollo has covered commercial, banking, consumer and insurance law.
Hollo chaired the Bar’s education committee and sat on the Legal Services Council’s admission committee.
Krisenthal became a barrister in 2009, following years with Legal Aid.
Since 2014, Krisenthal has been a public defender in Newcastle, where he conducted complex jury trials and appeals, and has been recognised for his commitment to access to justice.
Prior to joining law, Krisenthal worked as a psychiatric nurse and probation and parole officer.
“They are highly respected for their skill, integrity and service,” Daley said.
“I congratulate them on their appointments and wish them well in this next chapter of their lives.”
Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly.
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