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.
Romauld Andrew practices in the following areas:
John did his Articles with Price Brent and signed the Bar Roll in 1989.
His principal area of practice is general commercial litigation, including contract, sale of land, property, equity, corporations, professional negligence and succession.
Katherine accepts briefs in all areas of commercial and corporate law.
Andrew Broadfoot took silk in 2016 and appears in trials, arbitrations and appeals in tax, commercial, tort and administrative law; regularly advises on those areas and provides transactional advice. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Accepts direct briefs from corporate clients.
The Hon Neil Brown QC practices in mediation, arbitration and general advice in all areas of law, particularly commercial, construction, intellectual property and administrative law.
Andrew Burnett has over 10 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation. Andrew’s legal expertise includes advice and appearances in matters concerning corporations, arbitration, taxation, construction, estate, industrial relations and property law.
Fiona practises primarily in commercial law, with a particular focus on building and construction, complex commercial and taxation matters. Fiona also has experience in white collar criminal and civil fraud matters.
Fiona's recent matters include:
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Justin Carter practises broadly in civil, commercial and public law, with an emphasis on matters involving foreign or international law. He also has extensive experience with customary and indigenous legal systems.
Donald Charrett is a Barrister, Arbitrator, Mediator and Dispute Board Member practising in building and engineering disputes, arbitration/mediation/expert determination, construction law, commercial law, contract law and professional negligence.
Tom Clarke practises in commercial, regulatory and public law, particularly in energy, commercial arbitration and financial services.
David Colman is an accredited mediator. He practises in commercial, transactional and corporations law and professional negligence (non-medical). He has practised in all commercial courts and tribunals ranging from the Magistrates' Court to the High Court.
The Hon. Susan Crennan AC has returned to the Victorian Bar after recently retiring as a Justice of the High Court of Australia.
Her areas of practice are Arbitration and Mediation.
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
Before signing the Bar Roll, Tony was a partner with national law firm, Deacons, and brings with him insight achieved through over 30 years practice as a solicitor in litigation, most specifically property and commercial litigation.In addition to his experience as a solicitor , Tony undertook his
Nick Floreani is a leading commercial junior specialising in construction and professional indemnity disputes.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Accredited Mediator, Alternative Dispute Resolution/ Mediation, Building and Construction, Commercial Law, Contract, Professional Negligence, Domestic Building Tribunal, Engineering Disputes, Torts
ADDITIONAL INFO
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Dr David Goodwin’s practice at the Bar is focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution, international trade and maritime law.
Gavan Griffith QC is counsel at the Australian and English (call at Lincoln’s Inn 1969) bars. He has over 30 years seniority holding 8 Commissions as Queen’s Counsel.
Click here to download a copy of Michael's CV.
Dr Andrew Hanak QC is a member of the Victorian Bar practicing in commercial law.
Amy practices in a broad range of commercial law, sports law, regulatory matters and white collar crime.
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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
Matthew Harvey is a leading commercial barrister with a wide practice in international and domestic commercial law.
PROFILE
Commenced practice as a Barrister at the Sydney Bar in 1990, before relocating to the Melbourne Bar in 1997.
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.
I am a commercial barrister specialised in resolving complex disputes through litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution (including mediation), particularly in the banking and finance, real estate, securities and business sectors.
Currently Senior Counsel Assisting the joint Commonwealth, States and Territories Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (aka the Bushfires Royal Commission).
Recognition
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