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.
Works at trial and appellate level and in recent years has appeared in a number of special leave applications and full appeals in the High Court particularly in the area of Tort Law.
G Tony Pagone practises in all as aspects of litigation, including arbitration, mediation and advice.
Will Houghton KC practises predominantly in commercial, media and intellectual property law with particular expertise in competition, defamation, contempt and sports law.
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Peter graduated from Monash University B.Juris (1969) and LLB (1971) and first signed the Roll of Counsel in 1975. With a diverse practice in his first five years, he then specialised in family law and de facto relationship cases, primarily in the larger property, financial and commercial matter
Ian Hill practices in criminal law and has appeared in all of the major Australian jurisdictions. Essentially a trial advocate he has also appeared before State Appellate Courts and in the High Court. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1997.
Areas of Expertise
For more information on John de Wijn KC please click here.
Patrick Tehan KC has an extensive practice in criminal law at appellate and trial level.
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Michael Shand has practised at the Bar since 1980 in general commercial law, corporations law, insurance, professional negligence, administrative law, charity and church law and equity and trust matters.
He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1997.
Martin graduated from Monash University with a B. Juris., LL B. in 1973. He was admitted to practice in Victoria in 1974 and commenced to practise as a solicitor on his own account in Hawthorn in 1975 until signing the Roll of Counsel in 1986.
Greg Davies QC practices principally in taxation and revenue law, administrative law, commercial law, corporations law and equity and trusts. He has appeared in many long and complex matters in the Supreme Court and Federal Court at trial and appellate levels.
For more information on Peter Bick KC please click here.
Specialised Areas Of Practice
Paul Holdenson K.C.(LL.B. (Hons.), B.Ed. (Accounting), Dip.Crim., Dip. Math. Sci.) was admitted in Victoria and signed the Bar Roll in 1989. He is also admitted to practice in N.T, N.S.W., Tasmania and W.A. Paul was appointed one of His Majesty's Counsel in 1998.
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Since coming to the Bar in 1979 Paul Scanlon has established an extensive practice that covers personal injuries, medical negligence, defamation, Workcover and insurance law. He is also an accredited mediator and has carried out and appeared in many mediations.
Nunzio Lucarelli KC practises in large, complex commercial litigation. He is experienced in all facets of trial and appellate advocacy in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia.
Timothy North SC holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, awarded by the University of Queensland.
David practises predominantly in Family Law specialising in complex financial matters. He accepts briefs to appear in all states of Australia.
He is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.
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
Appointed silk in 2000, Helen Symon KC is a leading tax specialist across the full range of tax law in both complex disputes and corporate and personal advisory contexts. In addition to tax, Helen’s practice encompasses commercial and public law.
Jennifer is a highly respected and sought after advocate and advisor. She has had extensive experience in appearing before the High Court, the Federal Court and the superior State courts – mainly in commercial, equity and revenue matters.
Before coming to the Bar, Herman spent 14 years as a senior litigation partner in a major Melbourne law firm.
Leslie Glick KC is a King's Counsel at the Victorian Bar practising predominantly in the areas of commercial, equity, family law and property disputes. He graduated from the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours and was awarded the Supreme Court Prize.
ProfileDavid's practice involves him appearing and advising in many aspects of the law. He provides a methodical and personal approach in assisting clients in reducing the impact of litigation by managing the matter in a positive and practical way.
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Richard Manly practises in the area of building construction and engineering disputes.
For more information on Dr Richard Manly KC please click here.
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