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.
William practices primarily in public and commercial law. He has a particular interest in regulatory law, judicial review, migration law, anti-discrimination law, tort and general commercial matters.
William holds a current Australian Government Baseline security clearance.
Andrew accepts briefs to appear in a broad range of commercial and common law matters, with a focus on tax law.
Tom is an adaptable junior counsel working across the gamut of environment, planning, and land acquisition and compensation law. He has extensive experience acting for private and public sector clients in relation to:
Jack practises in criminal and quasi-criminal law, including intervention orders. He appears in all Victorian Courts and tribunals.
Alison Martyn practises in commercial and public law.
Jessica is an experienced criminal law practitioner. She accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law and related areas, including regulatory enforcement matters and commissions of inquiry.
Natalie’s primary practice is in criminal law, but she also accepts briefs in quasi criminal, family law and public law matters.
Amy Surkis is a general commercial litigator with a scientific background and over 10 years' experience.
Michael has a broad civil and criminal practice, advising and appearing at trial and appellate level.
John appears regularly in criminal law, family law, migration law, and public law matters. He is currently a lecturer of public law at the University of Melbourne.
Michela practices in commercial and regulatory law.
Michela has expertise and interest in class actions, regulatory investigations and proceedings, financial services litigation, consumer and competition law and privilege disputes.
Genna is a common law barrister, practicing primarily in personal injury and insurance law. She accepts briefs in transport accident cases, WorkCover and industrial injuries, medical negligence, public liability, police torts, VOCAT and sexual abuse cases.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Alexis was an experienced solicitor advocate having practised primarily in regional Victoria.
Vincent accepts briefs to advise and appear in criminal and quasi-criminal matters.
Mark has a broad practice in commercial and public law. He is regularly briefed to draw pleadings, draft and settle submissions and evidence, and to appear (led and unled) in all Victorian courts and tribunals.
Angelika accepts briefs to appear and advise in commercial, family and criminal law matters.
Lauren accepts briefs to appear in criminal, quasi-criminal and public law matters across metropolitan and regional courts.
Prior to coming to the bar, Lauren was the Associate to the Honourable Justice Beale in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Oliver accepts briefs to appear and advise in all criminal and quasi-criminal law matters.
Carly practices predominantly in corporate and commercial litigation, tort and insurance law. She practices across Victoria and Tasmania. Carly is an approved Counsel for WorkSafe Victoria and a preferred Barrister for Transport Accident Commission matters.
Maddy accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law and quasi-criminal law, including administrative and regulatory matters.
Ruby accepts briefs in a range of areas encompassing common law, administrative law and criminal matters, with a focus on personal injury and judicial review matters.
David has recently moved from Brick Court Chambers at the London Bar to the Victorian Bar. He practices in commercial law, international arbitration, public law and competition.
Before being called to the bar Elarya practiced predominantly in criminal law acting for the defence. She regularly appears in the Magistrates and County Courts and has assisted in bail applications in the Supreme Court.
Daniel’s practice covers appearance and advice work across a broad range of public, regulatory, disciplinary, administrative, criminal and quasi-criminal matters.
Emily accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law and quasi-criminal law, as well as all areas of family law, public and administrative law, including disciplinary matters, regulatory matters, inquests and inquiries.
Christopher practices across general commercial law and public and administrative law. He specialises in health and medical law.
Laura specialises in planning, environment, and climate change litigation. She accepts briefs to appear and advise in commercial, public, and criminal matters.
Her expertise includes:
Niko practises primarily in employment and commercial law. He also accepts briefs in public law and common law matters.
Alistair specialises in tax and revenue law. He also accepts briefs in commercial, administrative and equity matters.
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