Craig Caldicott

Solicitor

Craig is a founding member of the firm, and has extensive experience in criminal cases, both interstate and in South Australia. He has appeared as Counsel and as Instructing Solicitor in many high profile court cases, although he appears extensively in the District Court and Magistrates’ Courts in South Australia. Craig has been involved in cases as varied as drink driving, shoplifting / theft, through to murder cases. He was the Instructing Solicitor in the case of Polyukhovich, which was the first War Crimes case in South Australia, in which he was part of the successful defence of Mr Polyukhovich. He has appeared as Counsel in his own right in a number of murder trials in South Australia. In more recent times he has been Instructing Solicitor in the case of South Australia -v- Totani and Hudson and Junior Counsel in the case of Kamleh -v- the Director of Public Prosecutions, both very important High Court cases. Craig has been very successful in having charges against his clients either withdrawn or downgraded, with the end result being that his clients often receive very satisfactory results. Craig is called on quite regularly to give lectures to other lawyers on specialised criminal subjects, both here and interstate. He has a very good working rapport with both the DPP and Police, and is considered an expert in the criminal law. His strengths are his ability to pull apart the case, get the work done, and achieve the result his clients are seeking.

James Douglas

Partner

Jim was admitted to practice at law in 1978 and has been a partner with Craig since 1986. He is a highly experienced litigator who specialises in dispute resolution particularly in the areas of Family Law and Inheritance actions. Jim also provides advice in relation to succession planning with a view to avoiding disputes in the future. Jim has been able to successfully represent numerous clients through negotiating difficult disputes within the family which have arisen out of family businesses e.g. industrial and farming businesses. Jim is aware that it is important to take time to listen and understand client’s legal and related issues and to give sensible and realistic advice. However, unfortunately, some disputes cannot easily be resolved and such cases he has the skill and experience to take matters to Court for a judicial decision. Jim is a member of the Law Society of South Australia and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.

Casey Isaacs

Solicitor

Casey has been in the employ of Caldicott & Co for a period of 10 years after completing his Law & Behavioural Science Degree at Flinders University. He currently holds the position of Senior Associate. During the time he has appeared in all jurisdictions including the Magistrate Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Australian Crime Commission and Federal Court. His areas of expertise are criminal defence and civil litigation including Criminal Asset Confiscation and Victims of Crime. Casey has substantial knowledge of all criminal matters including traffic and drug charges, fraud and murder. Such knowledge has enabled him to achieve the best results for his clients whether it be by way of withdrawal of charges; negotiate guilty plea; bail application; jury trial; legal or cost argument or appeal. His longevity as an employee enables him to not only provide legal advice but also advise clients on the cost associated with defending a matter ensuring the client is always fully informed. Casey is also experienced in the area of civil litigation, conducting claims in all courts and jurisdictions. No matter is too big or small and he will be able to provide you with clear concise advice from simple debt recovery matters to complex contractual claims. His no-nonsense approach in negotiations in court proceedings will ensure that you receive the best possible outcome without incurring unnecessary costs or protracted delays.

Matthew Kelly

Solicitor

Matthew has been employed at Caldicott & Co since July 2007, specialising in conveyancing and deceased estate administration. Before working with Caldicott & Co, Matthew started his career as a Conveyancing Clerk, commencing in January 2005, with a large South Australian conveyancing firm. During this period, Matthew has successfully obtained a Certificate IV in Conveyancing, and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Conveyancing). He has been a Paralegal Member of the Law Society of South Australia since March 2008. Matthew has conducted a number of land divisions, mortgages, leases and residential and commercial conveyancing during his time at Caldicott & Co, and also attends to the daily administration of probate and general estate administration files. Matthew's friendly nature, experience and enthusiasm to assist clients with their needs, makes him an approachable and professional member of our team.

Shona Hoskins

Solicitor

Shona has been employed by Caldicott & Co since joining the firm as a Law Clerk in February 2005. Shona graduated from Flinders University in July 2005 with Honours in a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and also with a Bachelor of International Studies in which she majored in Japanese. Since joining the firm she has practised in a wide variety of areas but now specialises in Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Probate actions and Inheritance disputes. Shona has appeared in a number of different jurisdictions and Courts and regularly appears in the Supreme Court of South Australia, the District Court of South Australia, the Family Court of Australia and both the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia and Magistrates Court of South Australia. Shona’s specialised experience in Family Law means that she can offer comprehensive and helpful advice about property settlements, spousal maintenance claims, custody disputes, child support matters, drafting Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements and Divorce Applications. Shona also has a particular interest in estate litigation and has been involved in several large inheritance claim disputes and matters where there have been challenges to the validity of wills and whether or not instruments constitute a testamentary document. Shona is a friendly, approachable and hard working member of the Caldicott & Co team.

Thyra Oakley

Solicitor

Thyra Oakley has worked in the legal industry since 1983 as a legal secretary. Since joining Caldicott & Co in 2006, when she worked as a legal secretary in the criminal area of the firm, the past 2 years she has worked as a paralegal in the area of probate/estate administration.

Yasmin McMahon

Solicitor

Yasmin graduated from Flinders University Law School with Honours and was awarded a University Medal, an award given to its most outstanding graduates. After completing her degree she worked as an Associate to a Supreme Court Justice. She has previously prosecuted offences against State and Commonwealth legislation, that experience giving her an insight into the decision making processes of prosecuting authorities which is invaluable in achieving the best results for her criminal law clients. She has appeared in all jurisdictions in South Australia including the Magistrates’, District and Supreme Courts. She is well known for dealing with private matters with a high level of discretion and tact. Her areas of expertise are criminal defence and personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accident claims. Yasmin has experience dealing with all types of criminal matters, from shop lifting and drink driving, to tax fraud and murder. Her extensive knowledge of the criminal law, her attention to detail and her ability to negotiate with prosecuting authorities often results in the charges against her clients being withdrawn, downgraded or the minimum penalty imposed. She attends pre-trial hearings, conducts trials, makes submissions about penalty, and argues appeals in our superior courts. She also acts for people who have suffered personal injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence, including people injured in motor vehicle accidents. Her experience in this area allows her to quickly identify the key issues and make relevant investigations on behalf of her clients to ensure that their matters are resolved as quickly as possible, while ensuring the maximum settlement payout. In the case of motor vehicle accident claims, her fees are usually recovered from the other party with no out of pocket cost to the client. Before accepting any offer from Allianz to resolve your matter, you should contact Yasmin to see if she can achieve a higher settlement amount for you.