Jeff Chan - Partner
Jeff Chan is a renowned criminal defence lawyer, known for his deft handling of high-stakes, transnational cases spanning money laundering, corruption, the largest drug importations matters and traditional violent crimes to cryptocurrency offences. With over two decades of experience, he combines relentless courtroom advocacy with technical expertise in blockchain forensics and digital asset crimes.
Fluent in English, Cantonese proficiency and conversational Korean, Jeff cements his reputation as a strategic advocate for clients facing serious allegations. His practice uniquely bridges the gap between conventional criminal defence and the rapidly evolving challenges posed by digital assets, making him a critical resource for domestic and international clients navigating Australia’s legal landscape.
Criminal Defence Expertise
With over two decades of experience in law, Jeff is regularly instructed in headline-making cases including large-scale drug importation, corruption, violent crimes and extradition proceedings, particularly those with ties in Asia.
He defends clients across the full spectrum of serious criminal matters, from homicide, sexual offences and armed robbery to intricate financial crimes involving international money laundering, corporate fraud, and drug trafficking networks with cross-border elements.
His deep understanding of transnational crime dynamics – honed through years of handling cases involving China and other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions – enables him to anticipate evidentiary challenges and jurisdictional conflicts that often derail less-experienced lawyers.
In the realm of financial crimes, Jeff has become a go-to authority for allegations involving the largest international money laundering matters, fraud and regulatory breaches. His recent work includes defending high-net-worth individuals in multi-million-dollar AUSTRAC investigations and corporate executives accused of bribery under Australia’s foreign interference laws. His expertise extends seamlessly into the digital age, where he represents clients facing allegations tied to blockchain transactions, cryptocurrency-enabled fraud, and decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms. Jeff’s ability to dissect blockchain forensic reports and challenge prosecutorial interpretations of crypto currency transactions has led to narrative-changing outcomes in this emerging field.
For multinational clients navigating financial crimes, extradition, or crypto allegations, Jeff Chan delivers unmatched strategic defence where traditional law meets technological innovation.
Jeff proudly holds degrees in Law and degrees in Business majoring in Electronic Commerce.
