Sydney lawyer shot outside home in targeted attack

The 31-year-old was outside the home when he was approached by an unknown person and shot, police said.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Mr Abbas has represented several high-profile clients including members of an alleged ISIS-inspired terror cell charged with plotting to destroy Sydney landmarks, and controversial former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer.

He has also represented Sydney underworld figures, including handyman Ahmed Jaghbir in his trial over the assassination of Kemel Barakat.

Mr Abbas began his career working as a junior lawyer for Sydney criminal lawyer Brett Galloway.

Officers from Bankstown police station and the state's criminal squads are investigating.