Dev practises in criminal law, in both trials and appeals. He is regularly instructed in serious matters including homicide, large-scale drug importation, terrorism, serious violence, sexual offences, significant fraud, corporate crime, and regulatory and environmental prosecutions.
Dev’s speciality is trial work. He is often briefed early for his tactical judgment, particularly in pre-trial negotiation, and is known for his ability to synthesise and present a case. His advice is regularly sought in matters involving complex evidentiary issues, large documentary briefs or intricate directions of law.
He has appeared in significant appellate matters, including cases concerning the mental element of terrorism offences and the powers of the District Court on appeal.
Dev has developed a specialist practice in the consequential orders that follow criminal convictions, including parole, high-risk offender orders, asset confiscation, coercive hearings, disciplinary proceedings, migration, working with children checks and firearms licences.
He appears as sole counsel or led by Senior Counsel.
Dev is listed in Doyle’s Guide 2026 as a Leading Criminal Law Junior Counsel in New South Wales and as a Recommended Criminal Law Junior Counsel in Australia.
Dev has been a member of the NSW Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee since 2021 and sits on a Professional Conduct Committee. He is a trainer with the Australian Advocacy Institute and mentors through the Law Society’s and Diverse Women in Law’s mentoring programs.
Areas of Practice
Year of Admission to the Bar
2020