Natalia Tasic

Prior to establishing TASIC Legal, Natalia was the senior criminal lawyer at a private criminal defence practice. Here, she had the primary conduct of a large number of matters, assisted senior counsel in preparing for complex trials and appeals and supervised other staff members in her team.

Natalia gained extensive experience throughout her career as she appeared across the Perth metropolitan area, and in regional jurisdictions, for many bail applications, complex sentencing hearings and trials. She also developed critical skills in successfully negotiating her clients’ charges, resulting in matters being downgraded to less serious offences or being discontinued entirely.

In 2018 Natalia was listed as a Criminal Law Rising Star for Doyle’s Guide for her knowledge and expertise in criminal law, by senior level criminal lawyers and barristers She was one of fifteen practitioners elected nationwide and was again elected as a Criminal Law Rising Star for Doyle’s Guide in 2020.

Laughton Savage

After completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in construction management and economics, Laughton gained invaluable experience in the construction and building industry as a Contract Administrator and Project Manager.

Laughton’s demonstrated business acumen comes from over a decade of business administration and investments, as well as his experience whilst serving as a member on a board of directors where he provided guidance as to the growth of the business and career progression of staff generally.

Rachel Porter

Rachel has experience conducting and assisting on a variety of criminal matters in the Children’s, Magistrates, District and Supreme Court jurisdictions in Western Australia. She regularly appears for bail and sentencing hearings and has briefed senior legal counsel in relation to complex criminal offences. She also has experience conducting and negotiating restraining order matters.

Prior to commencing practise, Rachel spent several years clerking for prominent criminal defence barristers whilst completing her qualifications. Throughout this experience, Rachel gained an in-depth understanding of criminal law as she assisted counsel on a large variety of serious matters, across all jurisdictions, for offences involving historical sexual assault, drugs, homicide and assault. She also supported counsel in preparing a number of criminal appeals before the Court of Appeal.

During her studies, Rachel also volunteered at the Mental Health Law Centre for a number of years which further developed her interpersonal skills when assisting clients with serious mental health issues.

Olivia Russell

Olivia has a background in criminal law where she has assisted in briefing legal counsel, drafting sentencing submissions and preparing bail applications in relation to assaults, sexual offences and drug charges. She also has a background in insurance law, specialising in criminal injuries compensation and workers compensation.

Through her earlier experience, Olivia was exposed to a significant cross-section of both tasks and clients, which involved her preparing files for court appearances, conducting client interviews both in the office and in prisons and undertaking comprehensive legal research in preparation for sentencing hearings. She assisted on a number of indictable trials which involved her proofing witnesses, reviewing evidence and liaising with all stakeholders, including the judiciary, court staff, police and other legal practitioners.

Olivia is a capable and intrinsically motivated lawyer driven by the principles of social justice in both her work and personal life. Her work experience reflects diversity across areas of law, and an innate desire to learn through both experiences and from her peers and colleagues. Her role as a volunteer at Daydawn Advocacy Centre involved her interviewing clients and organising letters of support for various needs, including both accommodation and legal issues.

Imogen Clark

Imogen worked as a Law Clerk for a prominent Perth Senior Counsel barrister throughout her law and criminology studies. Imogen graduated with Distinction in 2020. She consistently achieved high grades throughout her studies and was awarded the Herbert Smith Freehills prize for best academic achievement in Contract Law in 2018. Upon graduation she worked as an Associate at the Supreme Court of Western Australian for a Justice who presided over both criminal and civil matters, including the multi-accused trial for the biggest attempted drug importation into Australia; murder trials and sentencings; and single judge appeals.

Before joining Tasic Legal, Imogen practised in criminal law at the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) in both central and regional areas. She worked in the East Kimberley for a year where she was exposed to the unique and harsh challenges experienced by Indigenous people in remote areas. Imogen credits her time at ALSWA to instilling in her strong advocacy skills; resilience; and a deeper understanding of the disadvantages people coming before the criminal justice system often face.

Imogen appears in the Children’s Court, Magistrates Court, and District Court of Western Australia. She is adept in appearing on bail applications and sentencings and is well versed in trial preparation and negotiations with opposing parties.

Imogen prides herself on being empathetic, her creative thinking skills, and her unwavering pursuit of justice for clients.

Katherine London

Katherine brings a diverse range of experience, having dealt with matters ranging from bail applications to sentencing hearings and restraining orders within the Magistrates Court jurisdiction. She has appeared in District Court trials and Supreme Court bail applications as junior counsel, giving her valuable exposure to more complex legal proceedings.

Katherine has been involved in negotiations with both the Western Australian Police and the Department of Public Prosecutions, often achieving outcomes such as discontinuances and favourable plea agreements. She also collaborates closely with senior counsel and has experience briefing expert witnesses, including psychologists and forensic psychiatrists, to ensure a thorough and well-prepared defence.

Her focus is on delivering practical solutions and robust advocacy for clients. Katherine’s dedication to continuous learning and professional growth makes her a strong asset in both criminal law and restraining order matters.