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.
James specialises in criminal defence law with a particular focus on trial work. He regularly appears in trials involving serious sexual offences, serious assaults, property, fraud and drug offences in the County Court.
Simone accepts briefs to appear and advise in criminal, regulatory, administrative law and intervention order matters.
Criminal & Regulatory Law
Michelle predominately practices in Criminal and Family Law, helping her clients through what can be the most difficult times in their life. Due to her 19 years’ experience in the legal industry, Michelle has a strong sense of justice and is committed and determined to ensure her cl
Alex practises primarily in commercial and regulatory law. He also practices in public law and in common law matters which are factually or legally complex.
Vicki practices primarily in corporate and commercial law. Her key experience includes restructuring and insolvency, class actions, contractual disputes and regulatory investigations and proceedings. She is also a Fellow of INSOL International and has a particular interest in cross-border insol
Jordan O'Toole is an advocate practicing exclusively in criminal and quasi-criminal/disciplinary proceedings.
Emily is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and has extensive experience managing both common law and statutory benefits claims in the TAC and Workers' Compensation jurisdictions.
My practice involves providing advice and appearing in courts and tribunals. I specialise in tax, commercial and corporate matters. That said, rarely are cases or issues confined to one area of law. Because of my experience, I am able to assist with a range of matters.
James is available to accept briefs in all areas of family law and related jurisdictions.
Suganya has a broad practice in public and commercial law. She regularly appears on behalf of both government and private clients.
Annie accepts briefs in public/administrative law and criminal law matters. Her defence practice principally consists of financial crime such money laundering, fraud and other dishonesty offences.
Simon has a broad practice in commercial and public law, with a focus on government private law liability, class actions, major torts and insolvency. He also has extensive experience in Royal Commissions and inquiries.
Andrew specialises in industrial relations and employment law and has represented employers in a wide range of industrial and employment matters and appears led and unled in trials, appeals and interlocutory applications. He is instructed by private sector and government clients.
Felicity accepts briefs in criminal, regulatory and quasi criminal matters (including OH&S prosecutions and inquiries).
Criminal law
Benjamin has a common law practice with a particular focus on personal injury including medical negligence and public liability. He also appears regularly before the Mental Health Tribunal.
Edwina practises in public and commercial law.
A selection of Edwina's recent matters can be found here.
Rachel practises in public and commercial law. She also has experience in common law proceedings involving novel tort claims.
Glyn practises in public law and commercial law.
Antony has a broad commercial practice and appears in all jurisdictions.
Emma has extensive experience as an advocate in summary and indictable crime. She practices in all areas of criminal law and appears in all jurisdictions. Emma read with Megan Tittensor and her Senior Mentor was Peter Morrissey SC.
Huw's practice at the bar incorporates general corporate and commercial law, building and construction and international arbitration. He appears in all jurisdictions in Australia and in domestic and international arbitrations.
Commercial Disputes
Nicholas accepts briefs to appear and advise in a broad range of commercial and public law matters.
Angelo practices in general commercial, construction and insurance litigation.
Alex has over 20 years’ experience working in environment and planning law with private and public sector clients. She has worked on projects including major infrastructure projects, greenfields and infill industrial and residential developments, as well as significant quarry and landfill develo
Vince has substantial experience in commercial and public law.
Susanna comes to the Bar with extensive advocacy experience in indictable crime.
Steven is a fixture in public and regulatory law matters.
David practises primarily in commercial, regulatory and public law. Before coming to the Bar, David was an associate to the Hon Justice Hayne AC and senior associate to the Hon Justice Gordon at the High Court of Australia.
Kestin accepts briefs to appear and advise in criminal and quasi-criminal matters.
COMMERCIAL LAW
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