Jenny Xu

Sydney, NSW

About Jenny

Jenny Xu is a highly accomplished Partner at KPT Defence Lawyers, with an impressive track record in criminal defence. Renowned for her adept handling of complex cases, she focuses on defending clients against serious charges such as murder, serious sexual offences, large-scale drug offences, white collar crime, and fraud. Her experience extends to proceedings involving money laundering, robbery, and assault. Jenny excels in developing case strategies and working closely with clients to extract pivotal information from witnesses and experts. Jenny's legal journey began as a clerk at the Magistrates Court of South Australia, which provided her with a foundational understanding of legal processes. Her career further flourished with her work in Shanghai's Intermediate People's Court in China and her contributions as a volunteer lawyer at Redfern Legal Centre. Prior to her current role, she honed her skills at several of New South Wales's leading criminal law firms. A landmark case showcasing her expertise involved representing a client in a money laundering matter at the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Here, she effectively contested a cash freezing order by the Australian Federal Police, securing a favourable outcome with the exclusion of cash from a restraining order. Jenny's strong legal acumen is complemented by her regular appearances on SBS radio, where she offers insightful advice to a broad audience on various legal concerns. Her professional timeline includes significant tenures at Longton Blackwell, where she progressed from Solicitor to Partner, and roles at LY Lawyers and AHL Legal. Jenny's robust educational background includes a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Australian National University and a Double Bachelor Degree in Laws and Arts from the University of Adelaide, majoring in Japanese. Her early education at Mercedes College set the stage for her distinguished career in law.