Tam McLaughlin

Tam McLaughlin is a distinguished Partner at Duxton Hill, bringing over 15 years of experience in legal and investigative roles. His career is marked by exceptional advisory, investigative, and advocacy skills, particularly in managing complex, high-stakes legal matters. Tam has expertly navigated high-profile public anti-corruption hearings, major civil litigation, and intricate investigations into money laundering and foreign bribery. Prior to his current role, he was the Principal Lawyer at Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, where he provided high-level advice to key stakeholders and acted as counsel in both public and private coercive hearings. Tam's career began at the Australian Federal Police, where he honed his skills as both a lawyer and financial investigator, enhancing the agency’s capacity in tackling financial crimes. Admitted to practice in 2013, he worked within the AFP’s Criminal Assets Litigation team, adeptly handling asset identification and seizure within complex legal structures. Tam's noteworthy achievements include leading the financial investigation in Australia's first successful foreign bribery prosecution and taking charge of significant money laundering investigations involving international organised crime groups. His academic foundation was laid at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws, further equipping him for a career dedicated to excellence in legal practice.