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.
Adele accepts briefs in criminal, quasi-criminal and administrative law matters. She is available to appear in all metropolitan and regional courts.
Tara specialises in planning, compulsory acquisition, planning compensation, land valuation, and rating matters.
Annabelle Ballard accepts briefs to appear (led and unled) and advise in a broad range of matters. She predominantly practices in commercial law, costs, administrative law, and regulatory matters.
Brittany has a broad practice across public law, common law, criminal and quasi-criminal law matters. She has a particular interest in trial and appellate work.
David practises primarily in criminal and public law, including regulatory and quasi-criminal matters.
Tegan accepts briefs in criminal, quasi-criminal and administrative law matters across Victoria. She also appears in intervention orders, compensation orders, and VOCAT applications.
Caitrin accepts briefs to appear and advise in criminal, quasi-criminal, and common law matters. She accepts written as well as advocacy briefs for both defence and prosecution, plaintiff and defendant.
Elissa is an experienced advocate who accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and quasi-criminal law, including disciplinary and regulatory matters.
Anesti practises in commercial and public law.
Before coming to the Bar, Anesti was a senior solicitor at the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office where he conducted high-profile litigation for the State of Victoria and routinely advised on complex public law issues.
Area of practice
Hamish has a broad trial and appellate practice, focused on general commercial law, property and class actions. He accepts briefs to appear both led and un-led, and briefs to advise.
Recent matters
Jacob Waller practises in commercial and public law.
Angus is a common law barrister, practising predominantly in personal injuries and insurance law. He is available to appear in all metropolitan and regional courts.
Maria accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law, and at all levels. She also accepts briefs in quasi-criminal, administrative law, regulatory matters, inquiries, coronial inquests, and occupational health & safety prosecutions.
Campbell accepts briefs in a range of areas including in the Common Law, Guardianship and Administration Applications, Personal Injury Law including WorkCover, Transport Accidents, Public Liability, Medical Negligence, Dust Diseases, Insurance Law, Occupational Health and Safety and Commercial Li
Iman specialises primarily in criminal and public law, with a distinct focus on regulatory and quasi-criminal matters. Her expertise also extends to encompass all aspects of child protection.
Prudence is a commercial barrister with a specialisation in taxation law. With her business background, Prudence brings a combination of a sound commercial foundation and a practical understanding of taxation and commercial law.
Josh practises primarily in commercial and public law.
Before coming to the Bar, Josh was Associate to Justice McLeish of the Victorian Court of Appeal. Before that, he was Associate to Justice Elliott of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Olivia has a broad practice with a focus on public law, commercial law (particularly technology law, telecommunications and IT), regulatory law, public inquiries and coronial inquests.
Kepler accepts briefs to appear in and advise on all matters relating to family law and related jurisdictions.
Shakti practises primarily in general commercial and public law matters, with a focus on administrative law, contractual and corporations law, insolvency law, banking and finance regulation, and regulatory actions.
Bernice practices in commercial, insolvency and public law.
Emily has a broad practice in commercial law and general litigation.
Stephanie is a specialist in industrial relations, employment and equal opportunity law.
Before joining the Victorian Bar, Stephanie spent over a decade as a solicitor specialising in these areas of law.
Tim Burn-Francis practises in all areas of commercial litigation, with a particular focus on intellectual property, media and entertainment law.
Leo practises in all areas of commercial and regulatory law.
Leo's principal experience includes corporate insolvency and restructuring, banking litigation, contractual disputes, class actions, equity and trusts, and regulatory matters.
Tristan practices in regulatory and quasi-criminal law, employment and industrial relations law, inquests and tribunals.
Ashleigh practises in public and commercial law.
Chris accepts briefs to appear and advise in all criminal and quasi-criminal law 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