Iain Todd has extensive experience in both Defence and Prosecution work, having appeared in a wide range of complex criminal trials in New South Wales.

His practice includes multiple Supreme Court trials involving accused persons facing murder charges, as well as acting as counsel for one of the accused in a three-month drug importation trial in Western Australia.

He is also a member of the Complex Criminal Law Panel for the Legal Aid Commission.

Iain has appeared for appellants and respondents in the Court of Criminal Appeal and the Court of Appeal and regularly provides merit advice on prospective appeals.

He is also on the Legal Aid Commission’s panel to provide advice on appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal.

In addition to his criminal law practice, Iain advises and appears for plaintiffs and defendants in common law claims, including torts arising from allegations of sexual assault. This work involves drafting pleadings, liaising with expert witnesses, and providing advice on the merits of matters including settlement negotiations.

Notable cases

R v Narouz

[2024] NSWCCA 14 (19 February 2024) (Bell CJ at [1]; Harrison CJ at CL at [2]; Chen J at [3])

106 MVR 373. Stated case on the question of absolute liability for driving with a drug present in oral fluid.

Ko v The King

[2025] NSWCCA 129 (25 August 2025) (Ward P, Yehia and Weinstein JJ)

With G. Bashir, SC, the appeal was as to the appropriate directions in an importation matter.

 Haynes v R

[2024] NSWCCA 12 (21 February 2024) (Adamson JA, Lonergan and Sweeney JJ)

106 MVR 357

Issue of involuntariness in a loss of consciousness while driving.

Manhattan Homes Pty Limited v Burnett

[2024] NSWCA 219 (11 September 2024) (Leeming JA at [1]; Harrison CJ at CL at [7]; Price AJA at [114]) J Sexton SC with J Sleight (Appellant / First Cross-respondent)

R Sheldon SC with E Welsh and W Lidden (First Respondent / Cross-appellant)

I Todd (Second Respondent / Second Cross appellant)

Appearing for respondent against an appeal from a finding of attribution of liability (appeal on this point unchanged)