Clerks
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
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.
Background
Douglas is available to appear and advise in a broad range of civil matters. His principal areas of practice include family law, wills & estates and property disputes. He appears routinely in appeals, trials and in mediations as both mediator and advocate.
Tony specialises in insurance, construction, professional liability and environmental law, and is a Victorian Bar Advanced Mediator. He frequently chairs Court ordered conclaves of technical experts.
John Hall mediates in the following areas:
Mark McKillop accepts briefs as Counsel and as Mediator in all commercial matters, particularly in insolvency, banking, corporations and property litigation.
Tammy practices predominantly in general commercial litigation, trade practices, common law, property and wills and estates. Since signing the Bar Roll, Tammy has appeared in the Full Federal Court, Federal Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and County Court in a variety of cases.Tammy has se
Jonathan is one of Victoria's leading public law barristers in the environmental law field. He also has a busy practice in the fields of construction law, taxation (state and federal),and general commercial law.
Chris practices exclusively in Family Law and related jurisdictions.
He is a nationally accredited mediator and a nationally accredited arbitrator.
Alex commenced her practice in Victoria at Mallesons Stephens Jacques (now King & Wood Mallesons) working on the State of Victoria’s claim against the auditors of Tricontinental and the SBV.
In her practice as a barrister, Amy predominately appears in personal injury related matters. She appears both on her own and with senior counsel, in all jurisdictions in which such matters are litigated.
Alison has established a wide commercial practice since coming to the Bar in 2009.
Dr Philip Bender practices in administrative law and various areas of commercial and property law, including taxation/superannuation and trusts/deceased estates and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator. He is also a sessional member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and has been
Belle Lane has worked in family law since her admission to legal practice in 1994. She has worked as a barrister at the Victorian and Western Australian Bars, as a solicitor in Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Stephen practices extensively in common law and personal injury matters.
Stephen appears in:
Prior to coming to the Bar, David Kim worked in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at DLA Phillips Fox (now DLA Piper Australia).
Andrew Chislett completed law at the University of Melbourne. He completed articles at a boutique commercial litigation firm in the city. Afterwards he practiced as a solicitor in the goulburn valley for around 10 years primarily in family law.
Kerry has extensive experience practising in the areas of family law, criminal law and the Children’s Court.
David brings a wealth of strategic thinking, business and technology experience to dispute resolution. David provides nuanced advice to and advocacy for his clients, whether engaged as a mediator, arbitrator, expert determiner or other neutral evaluator.
Dr O'Brien was called to the Bar in 2010. She has worked primarily in the following areas: Family Law - Parenting Orders and Property; Children's Law (Family matters); Wills and Probate; Family Provision; Trusts; Family Violence; Intervention Orders; Victims of Crime; Employment disputes.
Dinash was called to the bar in 2010 in Victoria. Prior to that he was a solicitor in private practice in the areas of family law, commercial and criminal law. Since early 2016, Dinash has solely practiced in the area of Family law.
Vanessa practices primarily in corporate, commercial and public law and holds a Master of Laws (Melb) in securities and corporate law. Vanessa has advised and appeared in trial and appellate proceedings across a broad range of areas, including, corporations law, banking, contracts, equity, trust
Pat Karnis was admitted to practice in August 2009 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2010. Prior to that she was a business owner for 15 years. In September 2009 she took up a position as a solicitor with a boutique family law firm.
Amanda's career spans over two decades. With twelve years dedicated to the Bar, Amanda's expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, focusing on family and commercial law.
Karen has a practice in commerical disputes, equity and trusts and deceased estates.
She has attention to detail whilst focusing on the big picture to achieve the best outcome for clients. In approaching a problem, she values pragmatism and good judgment.
Temple is a commercial barrister and nationally accredited mediator. She accepts briefs to advise, appear and mediate.
Temple’s experience includes:
Daniel practises in Family Law with a particular focus on property, matrimonial finance and high-value financial relief cases. He has significant experience both at trial and appellate level and is regularly briefed to advise and appear in complex matters.
Lionel has a broad, general commercial and public law practice and is a nationally accredited mediator.
Angela practices predominately in taxation law, acting for both taxpayers and the Commissioner of Taxation. She also practices in charity law and acts in Tax Practitioners Board matters. She is a nationally accredited mediator.
Viola has established a wide practice since coming to the Bar.
Viola practices in Common Law, General Insurance, Professional Negligence Administrative Law and Personal Injuries litigation including Transport Accidents and Inquests.
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
There are a number of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options available for resolving disputes without recourse to litigation