Julian Van Leer

Special Counsel Craddock Murray Neumann Lawyers Pty Ltd

Sydney, NSW

About Julian

Julian Van Leer possesses a wealth of experience in the legal field, having commenced his career after graduating from the University of New South Wales in 1983. As a government lawyer with the Australian Government Solicitor, Julian adeptly represented numerous Commonwealth government departments, particularly in Administrative Law litigation. His expertise was further honed as part of a collaborative task force with key agencies including the Australian Taxation Office, the National Crime Authority, and the Director of Public Prosecutions, where he focused on tracing and recovering proceeds of organised crime. In 1987, Julian became a pivotal force at Craddock Murray Neumann, joining as a Partner and eventually becoming a Director. Following a dedicated career, he retired as a Director in 2018 and currently contributes his extensive knowledge as Special Counsel. In this role, Julian provides invaluable assistance across several areas of practice, including Administrative Law, Debt and Insolvency, Commercial and Business Law, as well as Refugee Law. His years of experience and substantial contributions to various legal fields make him a respected figure within the firm.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Immigration Law

Litigation & Disputes

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 7, 131 York Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Julian Van Leer
Date of admission: 1983
Certification type: Employee of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 14 Aug 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Immigration Law

Litigation & Disputes