Jane is Head of Chambers.

Jane is briefed predominantly in criminal, workers compensation, disciplinary and coronial matters.  She appears regularly as counsel in trial and appellate matters, in State and Commonwealth jurisdictions.

Jane has been engaged in a broad practice since her admission as barrister and solicitor in February 2001.  She began her legal career at law firm Duncan Basheer Hannon, where she practised primarily in Workers Compensation.  An Associateship in the Supreme Court of SA (during which she had been involved in the Snowtown Trial) led to an interest also in Criminal Law.  Over the last fifteen years Jane has appeared consistently as counsel in matters heard before juries, Judges and Tribunals in South Australia.  She brings significant experience of both defence and prosecution.  She was admitted to the Independent Bar in 2012.  Known for her commitment, experience and skill, Jane is a highly respected advocate and lawyer.  She is briefed in technical legal matters and in matters requiring powerful advocacy and an understanding of trial and legal process.

Jane is a member of the  South Australian Bar Association and the Law Society of South Australia.

Jane Abbey

Qualifications:  BA, LLB/LP (Hons),  (Flinders University), GCLP, GCL (University of Wollongong)

Admitted:  2001

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law (State and Commonwealth)

Workers Compensation

Disciplinary and Health Practitioner Tribunal Matters

Industrial Offences

Coronial Inquests

Statutory Enforcement Proceedings

Traffic Law

Appellate matters

Inquiries