Sue Chrysanthou
Sue Chrysanthou is a prominent Australian defamation lawyer known for representing high-profile clients, including Bearte McDonald in her legal battle against Findlay over a TikTok video that allegedly defamed her character in relation to a sensitive sexual assault report.
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Sue Chrysanthou is a high-profile defamation barrister helping Leroy Bressington mount defamation proceedings in Australia.
Lawyer Sue Chrysanthou engaged by Royel Otis’ Leroy Bressington for Reddit clean-up
Australia· 2026-02-04
Sue Chrysanthou is one of Wilkinson's barristers responding to Bruce Lehrmann's allegations.
Ten, Wilkinson hit back over ‘rape myths’ appeal bidAustralia· 2026-02-02
Sue Chrysanthou is a prominent barrister known for her aggressive cross-examination style during the trial.
The true story behind the $20 million case and the Duty to WarnAustralia· 2026-01-23
Sue Chrysanthou is a senior counsel who hugged Lisa Wilkinson after a favorable ruling in the defamation case.
Bruce Lehrmann went back for his hat a second time – and paid the priceAustralia· 2025-12-03
Sue Chrysanthou, SC, arrives at the Federal Court in Sydney on Wednesday for the Lehrmann appeal decision.
Lehrmann learns his fate in high-stakes defamation appealAustralia· 2025-12-03
Sue Chrysanthou was cross-examining Dr. Boros-Lavack on behalf of victims’ families.
Victims’ families to call for investigation into Joel Cauchi’s psychiatristAustralia· 2025-11-25
Sue Chrysanthou represented Hanson and argued that the tweet's context was important.
Pauline Hanson seeks to overturn racial vilification ruling over Faruqi tweetAustralia· 2025-11-17
Sue Chrysanthou is acting for Lisa Wilkinson in the defamation case related to the allegations against Bruce Lehrmann.
Appeal continues after Bruce Lehrmann dubbed ’Australia’s most hated manAustralia· 2025-08-21
Al Muderis called in the defamation big gun Sue Chrysanthou, SC.
Big salaries back at the big end of townAustralia· 2025-08-20
Sue Chrysanthou falsely claimed that Fred Hernandez was the 'primary source' for the media outlets’ investigation.
Man landed in prison after pursuit of disgraced osseointegration surgeonAustralia· 2025-08-18
There was also a four-hour evening meeting with defamation barrister Sue Chrysanthou, SC, at Al Muderis’ penthouse to discuss strategy.
Surgeon Munjed Al Muderis spent $19,000 on media advice before failed defamation actionAustralia· 2025-08-14
Sue Chrysanthou, SC, represented Al Muderis in court and made claims about his charity associations.
Disgraced surgeon Al Muderis still working at big hospitals in SydneyAustralia· 2025-08-13Dr Munjed Al Muderis (centre), with barrister Sue Chrysanthou, SC (left), and his partner Claudia Roberts.
Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis flags appeal to damning defamation judgmentAustralia· 2025-08-11
Sue Chrysanthou argued that Nine had unreasonably painted the surgeon as a 'Dr Frankenstein'.
Dr Munjed Al Muderis loses defamation case against Nine newspapersAustralia· 2025-08-08
Sue Chrysanthou is a barrister representing the Groths in their defamation case.
Liberal Party deputy taking action against Herald Sun for claims made about wife BrittanyAustralia· 2025-07-30
Sue Chrysanthou is acting for the group seeking a referral for contempt proceedings.
Pro-Israel lobbyists push for contempt against Herad, The Age failsAustralia· 2025-07-18
Sue Chrysanthou read statements from the family of Ashlee Good.
‘I hurt so terribly’: after weeks of detail, Bondi Junction inquest ends with reminder of families’ anguish | Australia news
United Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Sue Chrysanthou is representing the families of Dawn Singleton, Ash Good and Jade Young.
Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist backflips over ‘woman hater’ claimAustralia· 2025-05-14
Sue Chrysanthou questioned the nurse about the follow-up care for Joel Cauchi after his discharge.
Joel Cauchi’s mother pleaded for help with killer son’s schizophreniaAustralia· 2025-05-12
Peter Wegner (2021) has painted defamation lawyer, Sue Chrysanthou.
Jason Phu portrait by Abdul Abdullah wins Packing Room PrizeAustralia· 2025-05-01
Sue Chrysanthou is acting for the group seeking contempt proceedings against the mastheads.
Pro-Israel group push for contempt case against SMH, The AgeAustralia· 2025-04-30Sue Chrysanthou SC appeared for Singleton’s family in the court.
Bondi Junction stabbing inquest exposes victims’ family divisionAustralia· 2025-04-07
Sue Chrysanthou is a high-profile defamation barrister retained by Anne-Marie Curry.
How pet detective Anne-Marie Curry was caught up in a multimillion-dollar legal battleAustralia· 2025-03-24
McDonald enlisted high-profile defamation lawyer Sue Chrysanthou, SC, and hit Findlay with a lawsuit in an attempt to get the video taken down.
TikToker to pay Sydney Uni student defamed over sex assault report protestAustralia· 2025-02-16
