Clerks
Barristers engage clerks to organise their bookings and provide messaging, telephone and accounting services.
This webpage only contains the contact details of those barristers who are members of the Victorian Bar Association with current Victorian or Interstate practising certificates, and who have agreed to their details being made available. For more information read our disclaimer here.
If you need assistance finding the right barrister, we suggest you contact one of the barrister's clerks who will discuss your needs with you and recommend an appropriate barrister.
A clerk will also be able to advise you on the availability of the barristers on their list.
The Hon D.M. Ryan QC practised at the Victorian Bar form 1965 until his elevation to the Federal Court in 1986. After a general practice as Junior Counsel, he took silk in 1980 and practised throughout Australia in industrial, commercial, constitutional and administrative law.
Andrew Kirkham QC has been a member of the Victorian Bar since 1967. He was appointed silk in 1983. He has practised in Criminal Law and later in Personal Injuries over many years.
Maurice Phipps QC retired as a judge of the Federal Circuit Court in November 2016 after 16 years on the bench. He sat mostly in the Family Law jurisdiction. Prior to his appointment he was as a barrister for 29 years, the last 10 years as QC.
Peter Jopling AM QC has an extensive commercial law practice in the State Supreme and Federal Courts.
Bruce Geddes QC signed the Roll of Counsel in 1978 and took Silk in 1999.
He has practised exclusively in the Family Law and de facto jurisdiction as a trial lawyer and in the appellate jurisdiction.
Dr David H Denton, QC has a national legal practice in Australia, the Singapore International Commercial Court and the trial and appellate divisions of the Federal Court, the State Supreme Courts, the Family Court, the Plannin
Since signing the Bar Roll in 1976 Vincent has practised in a number of areas of law including crime and common law.
Over the last 10 years he has practised widely in the commercial and civil jurisdictions at both trial and appellate levels.
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Common Law and Insurance Litigation, TAC proceedings, Medical Negligence, Sexual Assault, Class Actions, Trade Practices, Administrative Law.
Paul’s practice at the Bar, as both junior and senior counsel, has predominantly been in general commercial law. More recently he has specialised in:
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Tony Neal QC has a diverse civil practice with a well-earned reputation for meticulous preparation and for his in-court skills, particularly as a cross-examiner.
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Albert Monichino has a general commercial litigation practice in the Supreme and Federal Courts, and also in commercial arbitrations (both domestic and international). He has over 25 years experience.
Types of matters handled include:
Daryl Williams QC has an extensive practice in advising, and appearing in courts and tribunals throughout Australia, in relation to:
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Acknowledged by Doyle's as one of Australia's leading senior counsel in arbitration, construction and infrastructure
General Experience:
NMAS accredited mediator
Fellow of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation from 1 July 2008.Profile
Andrew McClelland QC has extensive experience as an adviser and trial advocate in superior courts and tribunals. He has assisted clients to resolve a wide range of commercial matters, including matters involving:
· competition and consumer law
· contractual disputes
Michael has a substantial practice providing advice, drawing papers and conducting trials and hearings in matters related to all aspects of commercial relationships. He appears in trials and appeals, principally in the higher jurisdictions, as well as Royal Commissions.
Robert has acted in a wide range of commercial disputes including arbitrations. He has extensive experience working on heavy and complex cases as part of a team made up of solicitors and other counsel. He is an experienced trial advocate.
ProfileAndrew specialises in common law claims for industrial accidents and diseases, transport accidents, professional negligence and public liability.
Admitted to legal practice in all Australian jurisdictions, William can assist international lawyers, Australian law firms, government and in-house lawyers, to:
Dr Andrew Hanak QC is a member of the Victorian Bar practicing in commercial law.
Matthew Harvey is a leading commercial barrister with a wide practice in international and domestic commercial law.
Peter Fary practises in commercial and insolvency litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
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Practising at the Bar in all aspects of Family and Domestic Relationships Law including Property and Financial, Parenting, Child Support and related matters. Litigation, advice and mediation.
Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Over more than 18 years at the Victorian Bar, Lisa Hannon has developed a broad commercial and civil advocacy practice. She is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator, and has been recognised in Doyles' Guide as a Leading Mediator in Victoria.
ProfileClive Rosen has practised at the Victorian Bar for over 35 years. Clive now acts exclusively as a Mediator.Memberships:Clive is a Member or Fellow of the following professional bodies: * Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators & Mediators.
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Accredited Mediator. Practises in the areas of
Personal Injuries, all Torts, Medical Malpractice and Coroner's Court.
Barristers engage clerks to organise their bookings and provide messaging, telephone and accounting services.
There are a number of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options available for resolving disputes without recourse to litigation