Police to charge one of Sydney's most eminent silks David Hooke SC after a glamorous blonde barrister at the same prestige legal firm takes out AVO against him

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Criminal charges are said to be pending against one of Sydney's most eminent silks, David Hooke SC, after a junior female barrister at his legal chambers applied for an AVO against him.

Published: 12:50 GMT, 12 November 2026 | Updated: 13:29 GMT, 12 November 2026

Criminal charges are said to be pending against one of Sydney's most eminent silks, David Hooke SC, after a junior female barrister at his legal chambers applied for an AVO against him.

Hooke, 59, and Kate Doherty, 38, both work at Jack Shand Chambers in the 25 Martin Place Tower among a team of 31 barristers.

Hooke SC, who practises insurance, indemnity and personal injury law has worked in the chambers for 13 years, while Doherty joined the practice two years ago.

Despite being 20 years younger, Ms Doherty has an impressive academic resumé including degrees from Harvard Law School and Monash University, a Master of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Chemistry, Nanotechnology and Engineering.

Doherty applied for the Apprehended Violence Order against Hooke just a few days ago.

In Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, prosecutors also revealed 'charges are pending' against Hooke in the case.

The court heard that charges may follow 'the ongoing investigation' by police into the matter, with Judge Susan Horan agreeing to adjourn the matter until December.

Barrister Kate Doherty has applied for an AVO against against one of Sydney's most eminent silks, David Hooke SC. Both lawyers work in the same prestige chambers

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