Hamish McCallum is a civil liberties and criminal defence barrister with particular expertise in Protest Rights, Public Inquiries and Inquests.

He is ranked as a Rising Star for Crime and Inquests & Inquiries by the Legal 500 (2026).

Hamish is committed to fighting for justice on behalf of his clients in the criminal courts, and those whose human rights are interfered with or have been wronged by the state through oppression, misconduct and bereavement.

He is a passionate and persuasive advocate who is routinely instructed in cases involving difficult evidential issues and novel points of law. His approachable manner puts lay clients at ease and he is adept at communicating complex issues to both judges and juries throughout the criminal, civil and coronial courts.