Huw was admitted to legal practice in 2000 and signed the roll in 2009. From the time of his admission his objective was always to come to the Bar. To this end he commenced work at the County Court as the Associate to Judge Campton to gain experience in the main trial court of Victoria and remained in that position for a number of years. With exposure to both the criminal and civil jurisdictions he has a good understanding of trial practice and of the decision making process undertaken by the Courts.
He has gained valuable knowledge about the sentencing process and how a range of civil matters, particularly personal injuries, are dealt with by the Courts. He was exposed to a wide variety of cases covering many aspects of the law and his responsibilities included researching complex issues and assisting with the preparation of written decisions.
Before embarking on a career in the legal profession he had a long career as a chef and pastry chef which took him to Sydney, London and finally five fabulous years in Italy. He also speaks fluent Italian.