Alex Rice joined Edmund Barton Chambers and the independent Bar in 2023.
Prior to that, Alex was employed by the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions, within its trial counsel section. Alex commenced practicing as a solicitor, working for a preeminent Adelaide law firm specialising in criminal law. Alex has extensive experience as a solicitor and counsel at all levels of the criminal justice system.
Alex has conducted numerous jury trials as counsel. He has also appeared as junior and lead counsel in the Court of Appeal in the following matters:
State of South Australia v Holder [2019] SASCFC 135. Led by S G Henchliffe KC.
Rollond v The Queen (2020) 137 SASR 519. Led by S G Henchliffe KC.
Weetra v The Queen [2021] SASCA 19
R v Keut [2021] SASCA 39
Abbott (A Pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] SASCA 131
Cox v The Queen [2021] SASCA 141
In recent years, Alex was recognised by Doyle's Guide as a rising star in the field of criminal law.
Alex works predominantly in areas of criminal law but is also able to assist in administrative law matters and can appear as counsel or provide opinions and advice in many other matters of public law.
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