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Media Coverage

Korn Tlais Defence Lawyers and its principals have been featured across Australia’s leading media publications and international outlets.

Daily Telegraph

Jamal Salameh Acquitted Over Rami Iskander Gangland Murder Case

Our client was acquitted in the Rami Iskander gangland murder case.

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Daily Telegraph

Taxpayers to Foot Six-Figure Bill for Failed Gangland Trial

Coverage of the costs order made in our client’s favour after the collapse of the prosecution’s murder case.

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Daily Telegraph

Sally Dowling and ODPP to Pay Legal Bill for Luka Zoric

A six-figure costs order was made against the prosecution after our client was acquitted of all charges in a drug manufacturing case.

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Daily Telegraph

Judge Thrown Off Major Drug Trial Over Evidence Fabrication Allegations

Coverage of a major NSW drug trial in which the firm acted for the defence.

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Daily Telegraph

2022

Sydney’s Lawyer Power List: State’s Most Influential Legal Representatives

Named among the most influential legal representatives in New South Wales.

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Daily Telegraph

2023

Sydney’s Best Young Criminal Lawyers Revealed

Featured among Sydney’s most capable young criminal defence practitioners making their mark in the justice system.

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SBS News

2020

Chinese Movie Star Cleared of Sydney Rape Allegations

Warwick Korn led the defence of Chinese actor Yunxiang Gao through two trials, securing a full acquittal after a two-year legal battle.

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Variety

2020

Chinese Actor Gao Yunxiang Acquitted in Australian Rape Case

International coverage of the landmark acquittal in one of Sydney’s highest-profile criminal defence matters.

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Yahoo News

2023

Twist for Lawyer Accused of $150M Scam

Warwick Korn appeared at Burwood Local Court in the defence of Ashlyn Nassif in connection with an alleged $150 million bank fraud.

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Yahoo News

2024

Alleged Bikie Boss’ Big Blow After Manhunt

Abdul Tlais represented alleged Hells Angels member Rodrigo Elices at Sydney Downing Centre on 55 drug and firearms charges after extradition from Thailand.

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Awards & Recognition

Independently Recognised. Year After Year.

The strength of a reputation is measured not by what a firm says about itself, but by what others say on its behalf.

Category Winner

Australasian Lawyer

Most Influential Lawyers 2022

Winner — Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal

Warwick (Rick) Korn was named the winner of the Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal category of Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyers 2022 — an independent acknowledgement of his contribution to criminal defence and his standing within the profession.