About Mangan Ey
One of Adelaide’s oldest and experienced specialist criminal law firms, Mangan Ey & Associates was formed in 1982 when current Managing Partner Stephen Ey amalgamated with John Mangan, now deceased, and Julie Bishop, former Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Based conveniently on Halifax Street in Adelaide we serve all courts throughout Adelaide and regional South Australia as well as interstate. Mangan Ey specialise solely as criminal and traffic lawyers so as to provide the best possible service to our clients from start to finish.
Our firm is highly regarded by the Judiciary, fellow members of the profession including the Office of the Director for Public Prosecutions and Police Prosecution, for our ethical but dogged determination to achieve the desired result for the many and varied clients we act for. Renowned for our no nonsense approach we provide sound, robust and expert legal representation whether for trial, guilty pleas and/or appeals against sentence or conviction.
Having us represent you ensures you the best result possible, often including withdrawal or downgrading of the charges.
Mangan Ey & Associates have successfully acted in numerous high profile murder and drug cases as well as representing high profile elite sportsmen and prominent members of the community.
Meet The Team
Stephen Ey
(Partner)
With over 40 years of criminal law experience, Mr Stephen Ey is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Mangan Ey & Associates Pty Ltd. Admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia in 1978 he has practised exclusively in criminal law here in Adelaide ever since. Mr Ey has been voted one of the preeminent criminal lawyers in Adelaide by the independent Doyle’s Guide for 4 years running.
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Mr Ey has appeared as counsel in all jurisdictions including the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. He has acted as counsel in countless trials including many high profile cases successfully securing acquittals or nolle prosequis (withdrawal of charges). He is held in high regard and considered to lead one of the best criminal law firms in Adelaide and South Australia.
Areas of expertise
Qualifications & Memberships
- B. Laws Adelaide University
- Admitted to High Court 5/4/78
- Law Society of SA
- Guest lecturer Uni SA
Andrew Ey
(Partner)
Andrew Ey has a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. He was admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and Supreme Court of Victoria in 2010 and has worked for Mangan Ey and Associates since 2007.
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Mr Ey was voted as one of a very small number of Pre-eminent Criminal Lawyers in Adelaide in the independent Doyle’s Guide in 2021 and 2023. He has appeared successfully as counsel in numerous trials in the District Court and is a member of the Complex Counsel Panel. Mr Ey has assisted and appeared on a number of murder trials as Junior Counsel in the Supreme Court with success. He has undertaken successful appellate work as counsel in the Court of Criminal Appeal our State’s highest criminal jurisdiction.
Mr Ey also has a keen interest in licencing and traffic matters and will be able to assist you with all of your traffic matters. He understands that our licence is extremely important to us. With an excellent practical knowledge of Magistrates’ Court and District Court practice, Mr Ey will be able to efficiently produce advice and the optimal outcome available in the circumstances of your matter.
No matter is too big or too small.
Areas of expertise
Qualifications & Memberships
- B. Laws Adelaide University
- Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – The College of Law
- Law Society of South Australia
Phoebe Foster-Richardson
Phoebe graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science. Since being admitted as a practitioner in 2019 Phoebe has obtained a comprehensive and diverse experience in the criminal law.
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Working in regional areas for the Legal Services Commission rewarded Phoebe with a unique insight into the challenges of navigating the justice system for clients from a disadvantaged background.
Phoebe is well regarded by her former colleagues at SAPOL where she worked as a prosecutor gaining valuable insight into seeing matters from all perspectives. Phoebe joined Mangan Ey & Associates in 2023 recognising that her passion lay in defending clients and ensuring they receive a just outcome. She has an invaluable understanding of how to secure the best results across the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts. Phoebe approaches matters with a pragmatic and empathetic attitude to ensure that the optimal outcome is achieved.
Andrew Graham
Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2008 and was admitted as a practitioner in the Supreme Court of South Australia in 2009. He is also admitted in the High Court of Australia.
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Andrew has practised exclusively as a criminal lawyer since his admission and is highly regarded for his work as trial counsel in the superior courts and as counsel in appellate work. He has extensive experience in the superior jurisdictions. He is a member of the Legal Services Commission Complex Panel. This allows him to conduct legal aid trials of over 4 weeks in length, complex trials and appeals against conviction. He has also provided advice and acted for clients involved in professional disciplinary proceedings (AHPRA, Police Disciplinary Tribunal, Teacher’s Registration Board) and sporting tribunals.
Outside of his professional life Andrew has played in excess of 300 games for the Kilburn Football Club 300 and is the self-proclaimed ‘fullback of the century’. He applies the same hardness at the footy as he does defending his clients in Court.
Areas of expertise
Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Sean Nottle
Recently announced as one of South Australia’s ‘Rising Stars’ in Criminal Law, Sean was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to the Supreme Court of South Australia in August of 2019.
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Sean has worked on both sides of the ‘bar table’ and was previously a Solicitor with the Director of Public Prosecutions (SA) and the Adelaide Prosecution Unit of South Australia Police.
Sean regularly appears in the Supreme, District and Magistrates Court on a wide range of criminal and ancillary matters. Sean has firsthand experience with the Criminal Assets Confiscation Act 2005 from his time at the DPP as well as an in-depth understanding of complex traffic matters from his time at SAPOL.
His experience on both sides has given him a very sound knowledge of what is required to achieve the best result in any given matter. His passion is now with defence and using his time to assist his clients to the best of his considerable ability. The youngest member of the Mangan Ey team, Sean devotes his energy and works tirelessly to achieve a favourable outcome for his clients.
Areas of expertise
Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice