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.
Andrew joined the bar in 1997. He appears in all jurisdictions and has a wide range of commercial and criminal experience. He regularly appears as defence counsel and also to prosecute criminal trials for the State and Commonwealth as well as various statutory bodies in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Tony Thomas focuses his practice on construction disputes (inclusive of OHS), infrastructure disputes, regulatory inquiries and public law.
Matt was admitted in 1995. He was Associate to Justice Frank Vincent in the Supreme Court of Victoria from 1995 until 1997.
Matt came to the Bar in 1998. He read with Terry Forrest QC – now Justice Forrest of the Supreme Court.
Andrew Paterson has been a barrister since 1998. He initially had chambers in Melbourne and now has chambers in Sydney.
I came to the bar from an investigation background, involving criminal matters including serial sex offences.
Paul has practiced exclusively in family law since signing the Bar Roll in 1998 and in his previous occupation as a Solicitor from 1993-1998 .
Immediately before signing the Bar Roll, Jamie Singh worked for 10 years in the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and before that worked for the Australian Taxation Office (3 years) and the State Taxation Office (2 years).
Keith Nicholson was admitted to practice in 1983 and signed the Bar Roll in 1998.
Keith accepts briefs in all areas of Family Law, the jurisdiction in which he has practised exclusively since 1987.
Bronia was admitted to practice in 1996 and joined the Bar in 1998.
Emma Swart practises in family law and appears regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Divisions 1 and 2 in Melbourne and interstate and also on occasions in the Family Court of Western Australia.
ProfilePrior to coming to the Bar, Chris had been a Partner at Mahonys for nine years, practising in general litigation.
David was born in Melbourne, grew up in Eltham and attended Ivanhoe Grammar School, winning studies prizes in English, Politics and Geography. He graduated in Arts and Law at Monash University.
Julie is an experienced advocate before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in its various jurisdictions, with particular expertise in environmental, land, water, planning and local government law and related matters. Her areas of practice also include property law, owners corporatio
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Darren Bracken practices broadly in the civil jurisidction providing strategic advice and advocacy in both common law and commercial proceedings.
Jenny was admitted to practise in 1987. Before joining the Victorian Bar Jenny worked almost exclusively in family law in both country and suburban practices which regularly involved her appearing in both the Family Court and the Magistrates Court for litigants.
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December 1987-February 1991 - Solicitor (and articles of Clerkship) Haines & Polites
July 1991-January 1993 - Solicitor, Doyles Construction Lawyers
February 1993-June 1994 - Contracts Manager, Bucek Industries
Karen Streckfuss is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and has a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Her main practice areas are commercial litigation and employment/industrial/disciplinary law.
Andrew is a highly regarded commercial barrister with extensive experience in providing legal and strategic advice and appearing in trials and appeals, particularly in the following areas:
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Admitted in 1988, Angus had early experience in commercial litigation and criminal law, but since 1995 has practised largely in native title law.
Ash is a hard-working and tenacious trial barrister. For over twenty years he has appeared in many trials in Victoria. He is well regarded for his manner and approach when interacting with juries in the execution of both opening and, in particular, closing addresses.
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Commenced practice in
1984. Worked for 2 years with Western Suburbs Community Legal Service. In that
capacity appeared in courts in all jurisdictions including Family Court,
Carrie is a commercial law barrister practising with a focus on insolvency and corporations law, equity and trusts, fraud, contract and restitution.
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
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