About Maleys Barristers & Solicitors in Darwin
The Maleys Barristers & Solicitors Legal Team
As one of the Northern Territory's top criminal and family law firms, we have the resources that your case requires to achieve the optimal outcome.
Our team of dedicated criminal lawyers has the depth of skills and experience to meet the special needs of your defence, no matter what type of matter. We undertake work in all family, traffic, criminal, migration and conveyancing law matters.
Why Choose Maleys Barristers & Solicitors?
Your legal defence is too important to risk with just anyone. Expertise is easily claimed by marketing folks. But in the real world, the reputations of lawyers are hard-earned over many years in the courtroom.
Please take the time to read the profiles of our team of lawyers who are ready to defend your interests. Read on to learn about the team.
Peter Maley
Peter Maley has been practising criminal law in the Northern Territory for almost 20 years and has significant experience in dealing with serious crime, white-collar offences and traffic law.
Peter is a proud Territorian who grew up in Darwin’s rural area and has built a reputation in the community as a strong leader, an excellent communicator and resolute tactician.
Well-respected for his expertise and local knowledge, Peter has built an extensive client base across the Northern Territory from Alice Springs to Darwin and into Western Australian from Kununurra to Broome. His criminal defence practice now extends to Southeast Asia where his skills are growing in demand.
In his spare time, Peter spends time with his family following his passion for fishing, hunting and the great outdoors
Brooke Houen
Brooke graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (with Distinction) from the Queensland University of Technology and then completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law. She completed part of her degree at University College Dublin. Brooke moved to the Territory to take up a position with the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission in Alice Springs before relocating to Darwin to assist with a complex criminal jury trial. She then worked briefly at the Domestic Violence Legal Service and had a brief period of practice with the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia in their Kununurra office, before returning to Darwin as Associate to The Honourable Justice Jenny Blokland in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory.
Outside of the law, Brooke is an eager polocrosse player and enjoys exploring all the Territory has to offer.
Brooke is based at Maleys Barristers & Solicitors Darwin office as a General Practitioner, specialising in Criminal and Civil Law. Brooke regularly appears in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, the Darwin Local Court and the Youth Justice Court, as well as NTCAT. Brooke is available to travel to any Northern Territory court or interstate to assist with your legal matters.
Shauna Scott
Shauna is a proud Territorian, born and raised in the Northern Territory, with a deep understanding and appreciation of the local community. Growing up, Shauna spent her childhood exploring the landscapes of the Top End, building strong connections with the people and places that make the Territory unique. Coming from a long line of locals, she is deeply rooted in the culture and values of the Northern Territory.
Dedicated to remaining in the Territory, Shauna pursued her Law Degree at Charles Darwin University. She went on to complete her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law.
Shauna’s legal career has taken her across the Northern Territory, gaining invaluable experience in various legal settings. She recently completed an Associateship with the Honourable Justice Jenny Blokland in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, a role that allowed her to work closely with one of the Territory’s leading judicial figures and deepen her expertise in the law.
Shauna’s legal practice is varied, with a particular focus on commercial litigation, family law, child protection, and estate matters. She thrives on the challenge of navigating complex legal issues and is committed to providing her clients with exceptional service and care.
Outside of her legal career, Shauna is a passionate foodie and a keen traveller, she loves immersing herself in different cultures and broadening her horizons. When she’s not traveling or indulging her passion for food, Shauna cherishes time spent with her loved ones and pets.
