A podcasted hosted by:
Giles Stapleton
The Podcast that demystifies laws, lawyers and legal systems and that brings the law to life.
About
About The Host, Giles Stapleton:
Giles is a Sydney-Based Barrister specialising in equity, family and property law at 9 Selborne Chambers and Family Law Chambers, Sydney.
He migrated to Australia from the UK in 1997, since when he worked in business development, relationship management and executive roles in financial services and property funds management business, until 2012.
He commutes from the Sunshine Coast where he lives with his wife in an empty nest, while their adult children follow their dreams.
For Giles, this podcast is a side hustle to pursue curiosity and enjoyment and appease his endless restlessness.
About the Producer, Nudge Productions:
A creation of Steve Grace, Entrepreneur
Podcasts include Give it a Nudge, This Could Be So Good, Investible and X-Examination
They produce podcasts that communicate hard to grasp ideas in easy to digest ways with a commitment to entertain, educate and inspire.
They record everything from their chilled boutique studio in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Latest Episodes:
Inside the Reality of Family Law with Emeritus Professor Patrick Parkinson
I had the privilege of speaking with Emeritus Professor Patrick Parkinson, one of Australia’s most respected voices in family law and someone whose work has shaped policy, community support, and legal thinking for decades.
Australian Family Lawyers and Watts McCray are two of Australia’s leading family law firms and form part of AF Legal Group Ltd, a national legal services provider. Together, they offer expert legal advice and tailored support across all areas of family law, including separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and financial agreements. With a strong presence across Australia and a team of highly experienced practitioners, including Accredited Specialists in family law, both firms provide trusted guidance through life’s most complex legal challenges. As part of the AF Legal Group, Australian Family Lawyers and Watts McCray combine national strength with local expertise, ensuring clients receive exceptional representation and support.
Special Edition: Mick Bainbridge Speaks to Giles on RSL NSW Resignation
In this special edition of X-Examination, I sat down with Mick Bainbridge, former President of RSL NSW, to talk through the events of the past two weeks following the ABC 7.30 investigation.
This episode of Cross Examination is proudly sponsored by Operational Legal Australia. Operational Legal Australia is a veteran-owned law firm operating nationally, providing both legal and non-legal services. With a bias for action, OLA is committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients by delivering timely, cost-effective advice — including fixed pricing solutions so you always know exactly where you stand.
Life After Special Forces: Mick Bainbridge’s Journey into Law
For our very first episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Mick Bainbridge — former Australian Army commando, Afghanistan veteran, solicitor, and President of RSL NSW.
This episode of Cross Examination is proudly sponsored by Operational Legal Australia. Operational Legal Australia is a veteran-owned law firm operating nationally, providing both legal and non-legal services. With a bias for action, OLA is committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients by delivering timely, cost-effective advice — including fixed pricing solutions so you always know exactly where you stand.
Coming Soon
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- Tailor distribution across multiple channels to meet sponsors' commercial objectives
See Coming Soon for upcoming sponsorship opportunities or get in touch to become a sponsor today!