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.
Jacqui practices exclusively in family law.
Laura specialises in family law and has practised exclusively in the area since coming to the bar in 2016. Laura is a nationally accredited Mediator and Arbitrator.
Jennika practices in commercial litigation, with a focus on the areas of Equity and Trusts, Building and Construction, Property, and Insolvency. She has a thorough knowledge of substantive law, litigation strategy and civil procedure, and has a particular affinity for complex problem solving.
Leo enjoys a diverse practice with a particular focus on Industrial/Employment Law, Public International Law and Common Law.
Johannes (/johanəs/; yo-hunn-is) is a barrister and Nationally Accredited Mediator, practising exclusively in family law, which he has done for over a decade.
Simon practises in a broad range of matters in the areas of commercial, family, and public/administrative law. Having a diverse litigation practice provides him with a strong understanding of the law, court-room advocacy, issues of evidence, and strategy.
Grant’s practice is focused on commercial and property law. He appears in Courts and Tribunals at both first instance and appellate level alone, and with Senior Counsel, in a range of commercial matters (including contract, corporations, insolvency and insurance matters) and regularly acts in di
Adam practices in all areas of criminal law. He also accepts briefs in disciplinary and regulatory matters including matters proceeding before and initiated by public authorities.
Ivan accepts briefs in all areas of commercial litigation. Ivan has over 15 years of expertise in:
Sandra accepts briefs in all kinds of criminal, quasi-criminal, administrative and employment law matters, and general civil mediations.
Amanda accepts briefs to appear and advise in a broad range of commercial law and dispute resolution matters, at a trial and appellate level. A selection of cases and publications are set out in the above tabs.
George accepts briefs to appear in and advise on matters with a focus on family law and related areas of practice, including parenting and property matters, as well as to conduct mediations.
Pauline was admitted to practice in 1997. She holds degrees in Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and Criminology), Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws (Commercial Law).
Jarrod advises and represents clients in commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, trade practices, corporations law and insurance matters.
Shanta practices in commercial, corporate regulatory, consumer and public law in the Federal and State courts and in commercial arbitrations.
Alex has a broad commercial practice, with a particular interest in corporations (including insolvency, directors' duties, oppression, derivative actions), banking and finance, property, and construction matters.
Bill accepts briefs in commercial matters, with a particular focus on disputes concerning major public infrastructure projects, owners corporations matters, insolvency disputes, water ingress and misleading or deceptive conduct. Bill is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator, again with a focus
Timothy accepts civil and commercial briefs. He is a nationally accredited mediator, and a member of the Magistrates' Court LEM Panel. He is a Reporter for the Victorian Reports.
Scott is a commercial barrister with a particular focus on insolvency, banking & finance, class actions, defamation & contractual disputes.
He appears regularly at various Court levels in Victoria and interstate, both led and unled.
Angelo is a commercial barrister who accepts briefs in all manner of commercial matters. Angelo welcomes advocacy, mediation, and advice briefs.
Karen brings a broad range of skills and experience to the Bar and accepts briefs in commercial law (specialty is intellectual property), real property law, sports law and criminal law. She is a trade marks Attorney and a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Tahlia practices exclusively in family law, both as counsel and as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Robert has a diverse commercial law practice, advising and appearing (led and unled) in disputes concerning:
Adam Craig is a commercially minded barrister specialising in wills, trusts, equity, and tax.
Adam focuses on finding pragmatic solutions to disputes. He aims to bring a sense of calm to litigation, particularly in disputes involving complex personal relationships.
Stacey comes to the Bar with over 15 years experience in family law and related jurisdictions. As a solicitor, Stacey was an Accredited Family Law Specialist (LIV) and an Adjunct Lecturer at The College of Law between 2012 and 2019.
Manuel accepts briefs to appear and advise in all areas of family law and related jurisdictions. Manuel also accepts briefs in contractual disputes, property disputes, common law, retail tenancies and commercial matters.
James currently maintains a general practice, advising and appearing for clients in matters including but not limited to family law and de facto relationships (property and parenting), personal injury and public liability and general litigation at all levels.
Melanie has a general practice, particularly in commercial law and crime.
Melanie has broad and extensive experience as a solicitor, having worked in private and public practice.
Christopher is an accredited mediator (in Australia and the UK) and a seasoned international M&A practitioner with extensive drafting and negotiation experience.
Michelle has extensive experience in the law having worked as a solicitor for over 16 years in both private practice and government. Michelle’s practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and general Commercial, Property and Civil litigation.
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