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Carolyn H Sparke QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8492
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Family Law
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LLB, BSc
Date of Admission:
31 Jul 1989
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2012
About:
ProfileGraduated Melbourne University 1987. LLB, B Sc (computer science).Signed the Bar Roll in 1991, reading with Noel Magee QC, after Articles and early solicitor experience at Minter Ellison.Specialise in Equity/ Wills and probate law.
Andrew D Clements QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8463
FAX: 9225 7728
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB(Hons)(Melb), LLM(Lond)
Date of Admission:
04 Dec 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2012
About:
Andrew Clements QC is an experienced trial and appellate advocate practising mainly in the areas of personal injuries, product liability, torts generally, insurance and professional disciplinary tribunals.
Adrian J Finanzio S.C.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8745
SEC: +61 3 9225 6013
FAX: 9225 8740
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Qualifications:
B.A., LL.B
Date of Admission:
06 May 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2012
Bernard F Quinn QC
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
LL.B (Hons), BA (Asian Studies) (Hons)
Date of Admission:
22 Oct 1997
Date Appointed Silk:
27 Nov 2012
About:
Bernie Quinn QC practises in commercial law, public law and product liability law. He appears predominantly in superior courts at both trial and appellate levels and has extensive experience with class actions involving a wide range of subject matters and areas of law.
Brent Young QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7475
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Qualifications:
LLB (Monash); B Juris
Date of Admission:
02 Apr 1979
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Brent Young is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister.
Diana M Harding QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8304
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BEc, LLB, LLM
Date of Admission:
04 Nov 1987
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Diana practices principally in taxation and revenue law, administrative law, commercial law and equity and trusts.She is a highly respected and sought after advocate and adviser, and is briefed on behalf of a range of clients, including individuals, corporates, not-for-profits and revenue authori
David P Gilbertson QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6461
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Defamation
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Defamation
Qualifications:
LL.B., B.Comm. (Hons.)
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
CURRENT PRACTICE
David Gilbertson practises in all areas of administrative, commercial, corporations, media and defamation law.
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:
Fellow of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
Michael S Osborne QC
TEL: 8600 1715
SEC: 8600 1704
FAX: 8600 1725
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL.B. (Hons), B.Comm.
Date of Admission:
23 Apr 1992
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Michael Osborne QC has more than 20 years' experience at the Bar in a broad range of practice areas.
Notable Cases:
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Technology Law & Media Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Technology Law & Media Law
Qualifications:
BSc, LLB(Hons)(Mon), LLM (Syd)
Date of Admission:
25 May 1992
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Stephen's main areas of practice are taxation, administrative law, commercial litigation, corporations law and insolvency.
For more detailed information view Stephen's Greens List profile
Geoffrey R Dickson QC
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Equity & Trusts
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
B.Com., LL.B
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1993
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Geoff Dickson came to the Bar in 1996 and has practiced exclusively in the Family Law jurisdiction since that time, incorporating both matrimonial and de facto matters. He has appeared in a number of significant and complex property matters, and numerous reported cases.
Richard H M Attiwill QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6835
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Defamation
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Defamation
Qualifications:
BA, LL.B (Hons)
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1993
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Richard came to the Bar in 1996 and took silk in 2013.
He has extensive experience in complex litigation concerning many aspects of the law including commercial, civil, administrative, industrial and common law.
Richard has acted for clients in:
Susan Brennan S.C.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8941
TEL: +61 3 9225 7151
SEC: +61 3 9225 7151
Area of Practice:
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Public Law & Administrative Law
Government
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB (Hons) (Melb)
Date of Admission:
11 Apr 1994
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Susan Brennan SC (BA., LL.B (Hons)) was admitted to practice in 1994 and signed the Bar Roll in 1998. Since admission Susan has specialised in town planning, local government and environmental law and prior to joining the Bar was a solicitor at Minter Ellison. Susan regularly appears in the Vic
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BA, LLB,M.Tax
Date of Admission:
11 Apr 1994
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Roisin is an experienced trial and appellate advocate.She practises in the areas of personal injury, professional negligence, torts generally, insurance and professional disciplinary tribunals.She has a strong commercial litigation practice in the areas of contract, misrepresentation, property an
Jonathon P Moore QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8946
SEC: +61 3 9225 7510
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Appellate
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Appellate
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BEc LLB (Hons) (Mon) BCL DPhil (Oxon)
Date of Admission:
11 Apr 1994
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
2000- Barrister, Victorian Bar
1998-2000 University of Oxford - D. Phil (Commonwealth Scholarship). Title of thesis: "Restitution From Banks". Supervisor: Professor Peter Birks QC
Jason D Pizer QC
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons), B Sc
Date of Admission:
04 Mar 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Profile
Jason practises in the broad areas of administrative law and commercial law. Some cases in which he has been involved are referred to below.
Appeals
Nicholas J Tweedie S.C.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8824
SEC: +61 3 9225 8022
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Public Law & Administrative Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Date of Admission:
04 Sep 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
25 Nov 2013
About:
Nick was admitted to practice in Western Australia in 1992, and worked there for four years as a Solicitor Advocate with the Crown Solicitor for Western Australia, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Youth Legal Service in Perth.
Felicity Gerry QC
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
International Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
QC, LLB (Hons), GCUTL
Date of Admission:
16 Dec 2014
Date Appointed Silk:
01 Mar 2014
About:
Areas of Expertise
Peter Fox QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6841
SEC: +61 3 9225 8126
FAX: 9225 6926
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Family Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Commercial Law
Family Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Date of Admission:
03 Mar 1975
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Peter Fox was admitted to practice in Victoria in 1975 and signed the Roll of Counsel in 1996.
David G Robertson QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8236
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:
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Masters of Laws, Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Date of Admission:
01 Apr 1981
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Articles of Clerkship with Mr J.G. Wilkin of Corr & Corr, Melbourne, 1980.
Robert Hay QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7964
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BA, LL B(Hons), LL M
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Blog: http://roberthaypropertybarrister.wordpress.com/
Robert practices mainly in Property law including sale of land, owners corporation, mortgages and leasing.
Recent Cases:
Jeremy A F Twigg QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6430
SEC: +61 3 9225 6457
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Common Law
Qualifications:
LL.B, BA (Melb), LL.M (Mon), FCIArb
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Jeremy is a commercial barrister with a particular focus on construction and engineering, real property, and planning and environment disputes. He appears regularly in the Supreme Courts and Courts of Appeal.
Tim Walker QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8558
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Defamation
Energy Law & Resources Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Equity & Trusts
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Commercial Law
Common Law
Defamation
Energy Law & Resources Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Equity & Trusts
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
BA Hons, M.A., LLB
Date of Admission:
30 Mar 1989
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Tim Walker QC practises in a broad range of commercial matters.
Michael J Galvin QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8235
SEC: +61 3 9225 6065
SEC: 9225 6065
FAX: 9670 5756
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Date of Admission:
31 Jul 1989
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation from 1 July 2008.Profile
Ian W Upjohn CSC QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6519
SEC: +61 3 9225 8600
FAX: 9225 8671
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL B (Hons), BA (Hons) (Melb), LL M (London)
Date of Admission:
23 Apr 1992
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
Helen M J Rofe QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8892
SEC: +61 3 9225 8810
FAX: 9225 8395
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Qualifications:
LLM, LLB(Hons), BSc(Genetics) - all at Melbourne University
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1993
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Profile:Before coming to the bar, Helen practised as a special counsel at Arthur Robinson & Hedderwicks (now Allens) and a senior associate at Blake Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst). She has a Bachelor of Science majoring in genetics.
Lachlan W L Armstrong QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7003
FAX: 9225 8395
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Defamation
Common Law
Defamation
Qualifications:
B.Comm (Melb), LLB (Hons) (Melb)
Date of Admission:
01 Apr 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Lachlan practices in general commercial, securities, competition and insurance litigation in the Federal Court, and all States’ Supreme Courts.
Pat Zappia QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7976
TEL: 8600 1709
SEC: 9225 8721
FAX: 8600 1725
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Common Law
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons), LLM (Chicago)
Date of Admission:
25 Aug 1999
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Since joining the bar in 2000, Pat has developed a diversified commercial practice in both appellate and trial work.
Rowena Orr QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7798
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Common Law
Criminal Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Common Law
Criminal Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
B Ec, LLB (Hons) (Qld), M Phil (Cantab)
Date of Admission:
15 Aug 2001
Date Appointed Silk:
26 Nov 2014
About:
Rowena has a broad practice incorporating public law, commercial law and tort law.
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