Phillip Salakas is a senior lawyer in the firm’s international crime and white-collar crime practice, advising corporate clients and individuals on criminal, regulatory, and cross-border investigations. He regularly acts in matters involving investigations and enforcement by the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Taxation Office, the Attorney General’s Office, the Australian Sanctions Office, and state police authorities.
Phillip has experience advising on complex money laundering matters, including matters involving cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and proceeds of crime issues arising from transnational fraud and financial crime investigations. Phillip also specialises in matters involving the deletion of INTERPOL Red, Blue, and Green Notices and represents clients before oversight bodies, including the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
Certificates
2023: Anti-Money Laundering Foundations – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
2023: Enhancing Financial Inclusion with a Risk-Based Approach – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
2024: Anti-Money Laundering CAMs 6 – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Publications
Lexology Panoramic: Anti-Money Laundering – Exclusive co-author of Australia chapter (2026)
International Comparative Legal Guide to Anti-Money Laundering – Exclusive co-author of Asia-Pacific chapter (2026)
International Comparative Legal Guide to Anti-Money Laundering – Exclusive co-author of Australia chapter (2026)
International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime – Exclusive co-author of Australian chapter (2026)
International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2025 – Exclusive co-author of Australia chapter
Lexology Panoramic: Anti-Money Laundering – Exclusive co-author of Australia chapter (2025)
Chambers Global Practice Guide to Sanctions 2024 – Exclusive co-author of Australia Law and Practice chapter
International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2024 – Exclusive co-author of the Australian chapter
Chambers Global Practice Guide to Sanctions 2024 – Exclusive co-author of the Australian chapter
Memberships and Associations
Law Society of New South Wales
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
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