Nicola Gobbo
Nicola Gobbo is a former barrister who became infamous for her role as a police informer during Melbourne's gangland wars, where she provided information on high-profile criminals, including drug kingpins. Her actions led to significant legal controversies and the Lawyer X scandal, which revealed the extent of her collaboration with law enforcement, ultimately resulting in a royal commission that examined the impact of her testimony on criminal cases. Gobbo's complex relationship with police, particularly with Jeff Pope, has drawn considerable media attention, especially regarding allegations of an affair and the ethical implications of her dual role as a lawyer and informant.
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Nicola Gobbo, aka Lawyer X, is examined in a series about grisly crime in Australia.
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Australia· 2025-07-10
Nicola Gobbo was the defence lawyer in a case where a man was acquitted of murdering his wife.
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Nicola Gobbo was Mokbel's barrister who is implicated in the Lawyer X scandal.
Tony Mokbel to be released after being granted bailAustralia· 2025-04-03
Mokbel has applied to have his entire conviction quashed because of the Lawyer X scandal, after the discovery that his barrister, Nicola Gobbo, was also working as a double agent for police.
Drug kingpin attempts to taste freedom for first time in 18 yearsAustralia· 2025-04-01Nicola Gobbo was used as an informant by Victoria Police in the Lawyer X scandal.
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Nicola Gobbo was a barrister who became a police informer, known for her controversial role in the Lawyer X scandal.
Jeff Pope on policing scandals, elections and his alleged affair with Nicola GobboAustralia· 2025-02-25