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TEL: +61 3 9225 8097
TEL: 9225 8097
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Government
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Government
Qualifications:
LL.B.
Date of Admission:
03 May 1965
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 1983
About:
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.
Area of Practice:
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Qualifications:
LLB (Mon)
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1971
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 1990
About:
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.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7419
FAX: 9225 8671
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Qualifications:
B Juris; LLB
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1976
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Nov 1999
About:
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.
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Commercial Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
B.A. LL.B. LL.M (Monash) PhD (current enrolment - UWA) FAICA FAICD
Date of Admission:
01 May 1981
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2001
About:
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
TEL: 8600 1754
SEC: 8600 1777
FAX: 8600 1770
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB, LLM (Melb), PhD (Mon)
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1982
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2001
About:
Profile
Richard Manly practises in the area of building construction and engineering disputes.
For more information on Dr Richard Manly QC please click here.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7125
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LLM; BA.
Date of Admission:
06 Apr 1972
Date Appointed Silk:
17 Dec 2002
About:
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.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7138
FAX: 9225 7139
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
03 Apr 1978
Date Appointed Silk:
17 Dec 2002
About:
For more information on Manny Garantziotis QC please click here.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7137
SEC: +61 3 9225 7946
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Commercial Law
Common Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Commercial Law
Common Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
LL.B, B.Juris
Date of Admission:
02 Apr 1979
Date Appointed Silk:
17 Dec 2002
About:
Common Law and Insurance Litigation, TAC proceedings, Medical Negligence, Sexual Assault, Class Actions, Trade Practices, Administrative Law.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7061
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Date of Admission:
01 May 1981
Date Appointed Silk:
17 Dec 2002
About:
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:
TEL: +61 3 9225 7826
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
BA; LL.B.
Date of Admission:
01 Apr 1977
Date Appointed Silk:
11 Nov 2003
About:
Practice Profile
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.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7132
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B Juris, LLB (Monash)
Date of Admission:
03 Apr 1978
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2005
About:
Profile
TEL: +61 3 9225 8591
FAX: 9670 0273
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BA/LLM (Melb)
Date of Admission:
04 Mar 1985
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2008
About:
Caroline has more than 30 years’ experience in commercial disputes including as Queens’ Counsel for 12 years, as a nationally accredited mediator and as an arbitrator. She has practised in Australia, New York and London and is admitted in all three jurisdictions.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8247
SEC: +61 3 9225 7028
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B Ec, LLB (Hons) (Mon), LLM (Cambridge), Grad Dip Intell Prop Law (Melb)
Date of Admission:
02 Apr 1984
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2010
About:
Profile
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:
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B.Comm, LL.B
Date of Admission:
05 Jun 1989
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2010
About:
Daryl Williams QC has an extensive practice in advising, and appearing in courts and tribunals throughout Australia, in relation to:
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Technology Law & Media Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Technology Law & Media Law
Qualifications:
BE (Civil); LL B (Hons); Dip Int Arb (CIArb); Grade 1 Arb (RI); Advanced Mediator (Vicbar); Adjudicator (BCISP Vic); FCIArb
Date of Admission:
06 Jun 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2012
About:
Profile
TEL: +61 3 9225 8095
FAX: 9642 1224
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Nov 2017
About:
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.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6726
FAX: 8600 1725
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Equity & Trusts
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Equity & Trusts
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
B.A. (Hons), LL.B. (Hons)
Date of Admission:
07 May 1997
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Nov 2017
About:
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.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8610
SEC: +61 3 9225 8168
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLM
Date of Admission:
03 Apr 1986
Date Appointed Silk:
29 Nov 2018
About:
ProfileAndrew specialises in common law claims for industrial accidents and diseases, transport accidents, professional negligence and public liability.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8427
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
International Law
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
International Law
Qualifications:
M Ent Inn (Swinburne), LLM (Monash), LLB, BSc (Computer Sci.)
Date of Admission:
04 Nov 1987
Date Appointed Silk:
29 Nov 2018
About:
Admitted to legal practice in all Australian jurisdictions, William can assist international lawyers, Australian law firms, government and in-house lawyers, to:
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Equity & Trusts
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Equity & Trusts
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
BA, LLB (Hons), PhD, FCIArb, FACICA, FRI
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1999
Date Appointed Silk:
29 Nov 2018
About:
Dr Andrew Hanak QC is a member of the Victorian Bar practicing in commercial law.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6826
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Equity & Trusts
International Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Equity & Trusts
International Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Qualifications:
B.A. (Hons.), LL.M.
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1993
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Oct 2019
About:
Matthew Harvey is a leading senior counsel with a broad commercial law practice.
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Qualifications:
LL.B, B.Comm
Date of Admission:
01 May 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
01 Oct 2020
About:
Profile
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.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8459
SEC: +61 3 9225 8400
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BEc/LLB
Date of Admission:
06 May 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
01 Oct 2020
About:
Over 20 years at the Victorian Bar, Lisa Hannon has developed a broad commercial and civil advocacy practice. She is the Vice President (Convenor) of the Commercial Bar Association of Victoria.
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Technology Law & Media Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Technology Law & Media Law
Qualifications:
BA (Hons), LLB Melb.
Date of Admission:
29 Apr 1991
Date Appointed Silk:
10 Nov 2021
About:
Siobhan Ryan SC is an experienced intellectual property lawyer, specialising in trade marks and copyright.
Siobhan also advises and appears in trade practices, passing off and designs matters. She practices in all Federal and State Courts.
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Commercial Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BA, LLB (Monash), LLM (Melb)
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1997
Date Appointed Silk:
10 Nov 2021
About:
Daniel Aghion has a broad civil and commercial litigation practice, including advice and appearances in matters concerning property, commercial and contract law, equity, trade practices, insurance and professional negligence, construction and torts.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7690
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Qualifications:
BJuris; LLB (Hons) : Dip Crim
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1972
About:
Profile
Profile
Andrew for some years conducted a general practice with an emphasis on Family
and Criminal law. He now provides a specialist service in the area of family law
and its associated jurisdictions involving the breakdown of de facto
TEL: +61 3 9225 7777
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL M (Cantab), B A, LL B
Date of Admission:
01 Jun 1962
About:
John S Bailey returned to the Victorian Bar and to Foley’s List after many years spent in dual careers as an Australian Diplomat and an international business executive.
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Common Law
Qualifications:
LL.B
Date of Admission:
03 Mar 1975
About:
In recent years, David has specialised in conducting Mediations, and in appearing for Plaintiffs at T.A.C. Protocol Conferences as well as appearing for both Plaintiffs or Defendants at Mediations.He has his own Mediation Centre which is located on Level 10, 488 Bourke St Melbourne.
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1973
About:
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