Esan Pilai

Principal Lawyer and Managing Director Jay & Co Barristers and Solicitors

Hallam, VIC

About Esan

Mr Esan Pilai is the Principal Lawyer and Managing Director with extensive experience in criminal law, intervention orders, and motor vehicle offences. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Queensland University of Technology. Admitted as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia, Mr Pilai is qualified to provide legal counsel across Australia. With decades of practice, Mr Pilai has represented clients in a wide range of courts including State and Federal jurisdictions in Victoria and New South Wales, as well as the Queensland Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts. His advocacy extends to the Victorian County Court for sentencing appeals and criminal trials, and the Supreme Court for bail appeal matters. Mr Pilai has a proven track record of successfully handling complex and challenging cases. His recent involvement includes significant matters such as Director of Public Prosecutions v Abela [2022] VCC 941, DPP (Cth) v Torcasio [2022] VCC 1618, and Queen v Hepponstall [2022] VCC 705, demonstrating his capability in navigating diverse legal challenges. His experience as a Solicitor-Advocate in criminal proceedings equips him with practical insight and tactical expertise to support clients effectively. Committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients, Mr Pilai combines thorough legal knowledge with practical courtroom experience to guide and represent individuals facing various criminal charges, intervention order disputes, and motor vehicle offence matters.