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.
Stewart accepts briefs from both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injuries matters.
Matt practices principally in criminal law in Victoria. He is experienced in drug related proceedings, property, fraud, firearms, and organised crime prosecutions.
Andrew has extensive experience in Criminal Law and regularly appears in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court. He accepts briefs in:
Heather is a criminal defence barrister with extensive experience in criminal law in Victoria, and Western Australia. Heather became an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law with the Law Institute of Victoria in 2018.
Ben practises primarily in employment and industrial relations law and administrative and public law.
Todd has a broad commercial law practice with particular expertise in building, construction and property. He accepts briefs in most areas of commercial litigation including general commercial, consumer law, intellectual property, corporations law, insolvency and ADR.
Patrick practices broadly, with a focus on public law, regulatory matters, government liability, criminal law and inquiries.
Shannon Jenkins practises in commercial and public law.
Kate practises principally in planning and environment law. She also has experience in land acquisition and compensation proceedings and administrative law matters, including applications for judicial review in the Supreme Court.
Prior to joining the Bar, Chris was an associate at Allens working in commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. He previously worked in the commercial litigation team at Clayton Utz, before working as an associate to the Hon. Justice Sloss at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Amanda’s principal practice areas are commercial, consumer, regulatory, insurance, retail leasing, insolvency and dispute resolution.
James is an experienced commercial litigator, with particular expertise in class actions and complex commercial disputes.
Nicholas is a barrister at the Victorian Bar, practising in commercial law, public law, and equity + trusts. He has a particular interest in energy, superannuation, and sports law. He is a member of List A and Chancery Chambers.
James has a broad commercial law, common law, and administrative law practice with significant trial experience, appearing led and unled in lengthy hearings involving multiple witnesses; advising (both led and unled) in a wide range of commerical and common law matters, merits reviews and judicia
Lara has a broad practice in commercial law, acting for and against companies, owners corporations, individuals, and government bodies.
She is regularly briefed to appear, led and unled, in state and federal courts and tribunals, and to advise on commercial law and regulatory issues.
Ben accepts briefs in all area of criminal law. Ben also accepts briefs to advise and appear in common law matters, with particular focus on personal injury, intentional torts and insurance law.
He is available to appear in all metropolitan and regional courts.
Liam practises in public and administrative law, common law, regulatory law, quasi-criminal and criminal law. He acts for government and private clients.
Julia practices in commercial and public law.
Prior to coming to the Victorian Bar, Julia was an associate to the Honourable Justice Elliott at the Supreme Court of Victoria. She was also a solicitor in the commercial litigation team at King & Wood Mallesons.
Sophie Kearney practises primarily in commercial law
Level 22, Aickin Chambers. Profile at Dever's List here.
Charles accepts commercial law briefs, primarily in industrial relations and taxation. He also advises State and Federal Members of Parliament.
Lisette maintains a broad practice in all areas of commercial, regulatory and public law.
Commercial and Regulatory Practice
Lisette has acted in a range of commercial, regulatory, and insurance matters. Current and recent matters include:
Conor accepts briefs in all areas of criminal, commercial and public law.
Andrea is a Common Law Barrister, practicing primarily in personal injury and insurance law.
Michael has a broad commercial and administrative law practice.
Before coming to the bar, Michael was a Counsel in the Dispute Resolution team at Ashurst, where he worked for over 10 years.
Nick primarily practises in commercial, public, environmental and tort law. He appears in these areas led and unled.
Julia has a broad practice that includes commercial law, criminal law and public law.
Shane has a broad practice in insurance, administrative and common law matters, with a focus on the health and medical context.
Sophie has a broad practice in public and commercial law. She has a particular interest in regulatory, judicial review, quasi-criminal, tax and general commercial matters.
Shawn practises in public and commercial law.
Luke is a common law barrister, practising predominantly in personal injuries and insurance law. He also accepts briefs in occupational health and safety matters, professional negligence and 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