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61 members match your search criteria
Romauld Andrew
TEL: +61 3 9225 7326
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
BA(Hons), LL.B, LL.M
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1997
About:
Romauld Andrew practices in the following areas:
John K Arthur
TEL: +61 3 9225 8291
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
LLB; BA
Date of Admission:
05 May 1986
About:
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 A Brazenor
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Qualifications:
BSC (Genetics); LLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
13 Apr 2010
About:
Katherine accepts briefs in all areas of commercial and corporate law. She also accepts (and encourages) direct briefs from in-house counsel.
Andrew T Broadfoot QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8322
SEC: +61 3 9225 8522
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Equity & Trusts
International Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Equity & Trusts
International Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB (Hons); FCIArb
Date of Admission:
01 May 2000
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
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.
Neil A Brown QC
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Date of Admission:
02 Mar 1964
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 1980
About:
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.
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B.Econ, Grad. Dip Fin. & Inv., Grad. Dip. Acc., JD, MCIArb, PRI
Date of Admission:
22 Apr 2009
About:
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 Cameron
TEL: +61 3 9225 6213
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
International Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
International Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Qualifications:
LLM, LLB (Hons), GDLP, MCIArb
Date of Admission:
10 Dec 2013
About:
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:
Area of Practice:
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Date of Admission:
05 Dec 2008
About:
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.
Dr Donald E Charrett
TEL: +61 3 9225 6886
FAX: 8660 2842
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Qualifications:
B.E.(Hons), LL.B.(Hons), M.Const.Law, Ph.D., Prof.Cert.Arb., FIE.Aust., FCIArb
Date of Admission:
05 Mar 2001
About:
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
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons), BA (Hons)
Date of Admission:
14 Jul 2000
About:
Tom Clarke practises in commercial, regulatory and public law, particularly in energy, commercial arbitration and financial services.
David H Colman
TEL: +61 3 9225 6666
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
B.A., LL.B., FCIArb
Date of Admission:
03 Mar 1987
About:
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.
Susan M Crennan AC QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7175
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Qualifications:
BA LLB P.G Dip(Hist) FCIArb
Date of Admission:
03 Sep 1979
Date Appointed Silk:
28 Nov 1989
About:
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.
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
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Date of Admission:
01 Apr 1976
About:
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
Hugh Foxcroft QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7791
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Qualifications:
BA (Hons), LLB
Date of Admission:
01 Nov 1978
Date Appointed Silk:
28 Nov 2000
About:
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
Rodney M Garratt QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7698
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B.Juris (Hons) WA; LLB (Hons) WA; LL.M. (Monash)
Date of Admission:
01 Apr 1980
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 1996
About:
Profile
David J Goodwin
TEL: +61 3 9225 6777
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
International Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
International Law
Qualifications:
LL.B., Grad. Dip. Comm. Law., M. Bus. PhD
Date of Admission:
02 Nov 1988
About:
Dr David Goodwin’s practice at the Bar is focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution, international trade and maritime law. He also advises in areas such as corporations law and corporate governance, and the economic torts.
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Commercial Law
Defamation
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Equity & Trusts
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Commercial Law
Defamation
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Equity & Trusts
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Date of Admission:
02 Apr 1964
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 1981
About:
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.
Michael G R Gronow QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7115
SEC: +61 3 9225 8035
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BA (Hons); LLB (Hons); LLM (Melb); FClArb
Date of Admission:
04 Apr 1991
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Nov 2017
About:
Click here to download a copy of Michael's CV.
Dr Andrew Hanak QC
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB (Hons), PhD, FCIArb
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.
Amy Hando
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
LLB; BBus (Accounting)
Date of Admission:
18 Mar 2014
About:
Amy practices in a broad range of commercial law, sports law, regulatory matters and white collar crime.
Gregory P Harris QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7271
FAX: 9225 7728
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BEc, LL.M, LL.B, DipICArb (CIArb, London)
Date of Admission:
02 Apr 1990
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Profile
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 N C Harvey S.C.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6826
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B.A. (Hons.), LL.M.
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1993
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Oct 2019
About:
Matthew Harvey's principal areas of practice are:
Paul J Hayes QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7159
FAX: +61 3 9225 7728
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Criminal Law
Defamation
Equity & Trusts
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Criminal Law
Defamation
Equity & Trusts
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Qualifications:
LLB (QUT), MSt (Cantab), DipICArb (CIArb, London), FCIArb
Date of Admission:
02 Nov 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Nov 2017
About:
PROFILE
Commenced practice as a Barrister at the Sydney Bar in 1990, before relocating to the Melbourne Bar in 1997.
Robert Heath QC
TEL: 8600 1716
SEC: 8600 1703
FAX: 8600 1725
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Energy Law & Resources Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Energy Law & Resources 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.
Michael D G Heaton QC
TEL: 8600 1766
SEC: 8600 1777
FAX: 8600 1770
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
LLM, LLB, BJuris, FCI Arb (UK), FACICA, MIAMA Grade 1 Arbitrator І Nationally Accredited Mediator І Victorian Bar Accredited Advanced Mediator and Adjudicator (Victoria)
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1972
Date Appointed Silk:
23 Nov 1999
Kieran R Hickie
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Qualifications:
B.Com, LL.B (Hons)
Date of Admission:
22 Apr 2009
About:
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.
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
BCL (Hons) (Oxon), LLM, LLB (Hons), BEc (Soc Sc) (USyd)
Date of Admission:
30 Jun 1994
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Sep 2015
About:
Currently Senior Counsel Assisting the joint Commonwealth, States and Territories Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (aka the Bushfires Royal Commission).
Recognition
Nicholas D Hopkins QC
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:
B.Ec (Honours in Accounting and Finance) - Monash University; LL.B (Honours) - Monash University
Date of Admission:
30 Mar 1989
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2012
About:
Nick is an experienced commercial silk who has appeared in numerous superior court trials. He is also regularly retained in significant and complex commercial arbitrations. Nick has considerable appellate experience, including appearances in the High Court, the Victorian Court of Appeal and the
Peter J Jopling AM QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7617
SEC: +61 3 9225 7755
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Date of Admission:
03 Apr 1978
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 1996
About:
Peter Jopling AM QC has an extensive commercial law practice in the State Supreme and Federal Courts.