Whilst undertaking his law degree in Victoria Andrew worked at the North Melbourne Community Legal Centre assisting some of the most disadvantaged members of society on a wide range of legal matters.
Upon obtaining his Bachelor of Laws with 1st class honours, and admission into practice, Andrew travelled from his hometown of Melbourne to work for the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) as a solicitor advocate in the Criminal Law Unit. Whilst working at the ALSWA he traversed WA working in remote communities and appeared in the Childrens Court, Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court jurisdictions.
After nearly 4 years with the ALSWA he returned to Melbourne where he worked for Tony Hargreaves and Partners. During this time, he gained invaluable experience working on large scale white collar fraud cases, homicide cases, and general litigation for individual and corporate clients.
He was lured back to Perth when he accepted the role of managing lawyer of Slater and Gordon’s WA Criminal Law division, and then in 2018 he founded Tehan Legal.
As the founder and principal lawyer at Tehan Legal, Andrew appears primarily as a criminal law jury trial advocate, and manages his team to work collaboratively on all criminal law, traffic law, restraining order, and regulatory law matters.
Fiona Hugo is a Partner at Tehan Legal. She has extensive experience as counsel in trials in all jurisdictions including Magistrate, District and Supreme courts. Fiona is also skilled in appeal work, having appeared as counsel in numerous appeals against conviction and sentence, as well as briefing Senior Counsel. She is an experienced and tenacious criminal advocate.
Clients find Fiona caring, diligent and fastidious when appearing their legal matters. Her legal research and case law knowledge are second to none. She helps clients understand the complexities of the legal system and always fights hard for them in court. Fiona credits her client focussed and pragmatic approach to her time working in the regions, specifically, South Hedland, Carnarvon, Karratha and Geraldton.
Lucy Clark is a Senior Associate at Tehan Legal. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Senior Federal Prosecutor with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
At the CDPP, Lucy worked extensively on large-scale drug importation prosecutions and complex Commonwealth financial crime matters, regularly appearing in all tiers of the Western Australian courts.
In 2022, Lucy joined Tehan Legal. She now acts for clients facing all types of criminal allegations. Lucy is known for her meticulous preparation, and strategic approach to criminal defence.
Since 2023, Lucy has held the position of Convenor of the Piddington Society’s Bali Conference.
Her work has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide, where she was named a Rising Star in Criminal Law (Western Australia) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Daniel Bruce is an Associate at Tehan Legal. Prior to joining Tehan Legal, Daniel spent five years as a public secondary school teacher in southern Perth — an experience that shaped a practical, people-first approach to legal work. Admitted to practice in 2020, Daniel brought that same commitment to clear communication and genuine care into the legal profession.
Since being admitted, Daniel has worked across the community legal sector, gaining experience in migration, employment and criminal law before finding a particular passion for criminal defence. Most recently, Daniel spent two years at the Youth Legal Service, representing young people facing criminal and restraining order matters.
Daniel has appeared regularly in the Children’s Court and Magistrates Court and understands that behind every matter is a person who deserves to be heard and properly represented.
Ben brings a breadth of relevant and valuable experience to Tehan Legal. With seven years of service in the Australian Army, including 18 months at the Royal Military College of Duntroon, he transitioned into law and spent the past five years at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. During that time, he was involved in trial preparation and case management, appellate matters, and complex confiscation proceedings, including cases concerning money laundering and organised crime.
Ben was also seconded to the Foreign Interference Taskforce at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, contributing to nationally significant work at the intersection of foreign interference, espionage, and national security.
Outside the courtroom, Ben is passionate about rugby, outdoor sports, and open-water swimming, bringing the same focus and discipline to his personal pursuits as he does to his legal practice.
Evelyn is a Paralegal at Tehan Legal, who joined the firm in 2021 as a Legal Assistant.
She has recently graduated from a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology majoring in Crime Science. During her time at University, Evelyn volunteered at the Law Society and has competed in many University competitions.
Evelyn assists the Barristers and Solicitors of Tehan Legal with their client files including undertaking research and reviewing evidence.
Isabella is a Legal Assistant at Tehan Legal. She is currently in her final year at Curtin University completing her Double Degree in a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Prior to joining the team, she gained valuable experience working at the District Court, where she developed a strong understanding of court procedure and legal administration.
In her role, she provides support to the firm’s Barristers and Solicitors, assisting with the management of client matters.
Isabella has a strong interest in developing her knowledge of criminal law.
Sonya is our Office Manager, with over 30 years of industry experience. Sonya joined the Tehan Legal Team in 2024 and has become a central part of the firms’ operations.
Sonya manages the intake of all new client matters and oversees the daily operations, including the management of all staffs’ calendars. Sonya possesses excellent organizational skills and handles all administrative tasks with efficiency.