Mark Trowell

Mark Trowell is a distinguished Australian barrister with an eminent career in criminal law, having been appointed King's Counsel in 2000. With a practice that spans Western Australia, interstate, and international jurisdictions, Mark has built a reputation as a formidable defence lawyer. He is one of the founding members of Albert Wolff Chambers. Throughout his career, Mark has represented a wide array of clients, including high-profile figures such as international art critic Robert Hughes, Sydney nightclub identity Abe Saffron, and iron-ore magnate Gina Rinehart. His commitment to the law and justice extends beyond high-profile cases, as he willingly represents any individual facing the courts. Mark's expertise has seen him appear as counsel at two Royal Commissions and participate in various inquiries before the Corruption and Crime Commission. His experience is diverse, having also prosecuted criminal cases for the Director of Public Prosecutions. In 2006, the Australian Government appointed him to review legislation governing the Australian Crime Commission. Beyond his direct legal practice, Mark serves as co-chair of the criminal law standing committee of LAWASIA. His dedication to human rights is evident in his role as an international observer, reporting on such matters for several Australian and global law organisations. Notably, he was part of the legal team in the case of Myanmar nationals Zaw Lin and Wai Phyu, involved in a high-profile appeal in Thailand. An accomplished author, Mark has penned four best-selling books chronicling the political journey of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with the latest being _Anwar Triumphs: The Ascent of Malaysia's Tenth Prime Minister Against All Odds_, published by Marshall Cavendish in 2023. Mark's practice includes areas of criminal law, corruption inquiries, coronial inquiries, disciplinary tribunals, and proceedings before the State Administrative Tribunal. His qualifications include a BA, BJuris, and LLB from the University of Western Australia, and he is a long-standing member of the Western Australian Bar Association, the Law Society of Western Australia, and LAWASIA.