Truc
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Truc joined the Independent Bar in September 2018. He has a wealth of experience as a trial lawyer in both criminal and civil litigation.

Truc has significant experience in jury trials and advocacy in the District Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal. 

Truc is a former Crown Prosecutor. During his time at the Crown Solicitor's Office, Truc prosecuted serious crime in the Waikato and Manawatu regions. Truc has conducted over 100 criminal trials and appeals on behalf of the Crown, Government entities and Departments, in cases ranging from fraud, serious violent offending, sexual offending, drug offending and attempted murder. While at the Crown Solicitor’s Office, Truc was responsible for managing and conducting proceeds of crime cases on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.

Truc also has expertise in the areas of commercial and civil litigation, securities and company law, insolvency, and employment law. Truc was one of the first litigators to join the Financial Markets Authority upon establishment. During his time there, Truc managed the litigation of financial and securities fraud cases, including the first market manipulation case in New Zealand.

Truc is available to accept private instructions through an instructing Solicitor for criminal and civil cases. For those who have been charged with alleged criminal/regulatory offending and are eligible for Legal Aid, Truc's extensive experience across a full spectrum of criminal cases means that he is approved for all categories (Provider Approval Levels 1- 4).