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Michael T Flynn QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6471
SEC: +61 3 9225 6280
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
Date of Admission:
04 Mar 1985
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Michael Flynn practises principally in the areas of taxation, administrative law, trusts and commercial law.
Paul M O'Grady QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7786
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Date of Admission:
30 Jul 1990
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Since joining the Victorian Bar in May 2002, Paul has practised in the areas of Employment and Industrial Relations Law, Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Law, Administrative Law and Occupational Health and Safety Law.
Chris B O'Grady QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 7198
SEC: +61 3 9225 6544
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Date of Admission:
29 Jul 1991
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Chris came to the bar in 1992. He took silk in 2015.
Prior to coming to the bar Chris worked as a junior associate to Sir Gerard Brennan in the High Court of Australia in 1990. He then worked as associate to Judge John Hassett in the County Court in 1991.
Jonathan Davis QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6463
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Public Law & Administrative Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Date of Admission:
02 Dec 1991
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Jon has a superior court commercial, industrial, insurance/professional liability and administrative law practice. His commercial practice focuses on the areas of contracts, corporations law, trade practices, property, equity, trusts, fiduciary duties and insurance law.
Anthony P Young QC
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Date of Admission:
23 Mar 1992
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Anthony has a broad commercial practice, incorporating a substantial practice in corporations’ law and corporate insolvency.
Andrew I Strum QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6515
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Qualifications:
B.A., LL.B. (Hons)
Date of Admission:
23 Apr 1992
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Andrew Strum QC was admitted to practice in 1992 and signed the Bar Roll in 1993.
Prior to signing the Bar Roll, he was the Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice Steven Strauss, a Judge of the Appeals Division of the Family Court of Australia.
Christopher J Horan QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8430
FAX: 9225 8668
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Government
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Government
Date of Admission:
23 Apr 1992
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Before coming to the Bar, Chris Horan worked for the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department, in the office of General Counsel and later as Counsel Assisting the Solicitor-General. He specialises in public law (constitutional and administrative law), migration, revenue, equity and trusts. Ch
Edward J C Heerey QC
TEL: 8600 1714
SEC: 8600 1704
FAX: 8600 1725
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB(Hons) LLM(IP)
Date of Admission:
01 May 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Ed Heerey QC is recommended as Senior Counsel in intellectual property by Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. He is similarly recognized in other peer-reviewed guides such as Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers International and the World Trademark Review.
Michael H Whitten QC
TEL: 8600 1777
FAX: 8600 1770
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BCom.; LL.B
Date of Admission:
12 Jul 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Michael Whitten has practised in the law for over 30 years, gaining broad experience in various aspects of the profession.
Gerard D Dalton QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8021
SEC: +61 3 9225 6206
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Commercial Law
Equity & Trusts
Commercial Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL.B (Hons), B.Comm, LL.M
Date of Admission:
04 Sep 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Gerard Dalton is an experienced trial and appellate advocate with particular experience in:
Michelle Britbart QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8965
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Family Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Date of Admission:
01 Apr 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Michelle practises primarily in the areas of common law, insurance law, public liability law and personal injuries litigation, running trials in the Supreme Court and County Court.
Andrew McClelland QC
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Equity & Trusts
Public Law & Administrative Law
Technology Law & Media Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Energy Law & Resources Law
Equity & Trusts
Public Law & Administrative Law
Technology Law & Media Law
Qualifications:
LLB (First Class Hons); B Comm.
Date of Admission:
06 May 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Andrew McClelland QC has extensive experience as an adviser and trial advocate in superior courts and tribunals. He has assisted clients to resolve a wide range of commercial matters, including matters involving:
· competition and consumer law
· contractual disputes
Daniel D Gurvich QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6946
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Appellate
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Appellate
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
LL.B. (Hons) B.Sc.
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1997
Date Appointed Silk:
24 Nov 2015
About:
Daniel Gurvich has extensive experience in all aspects of criminal law. His practice is substantially in trials in the County and Supreme Courts, and appeals in the Supreme Court of Appeal.
He has particular experience in Commonwealth criminal law.
Christopher Gunson S.C.
TEL: +61 3 6220 6060
FAX: +61 3 6220 6061
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Equity & Trusts
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Government
Qualifications:
BA/LLB; Grad Dip Mil Law; Grad Dip Legal Prac
Date of Admission:
04 Sep 1998
Date Appointed Silk:
20 Jun 2016
About:
Chris Gunson SC joined the Bar in 2005 after 7 years as a barrister and solicitor engaged in civil and criminal litigation. He is also admitted in Victoria.
Rozeta Stoikovska S.C.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8134
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Family Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
LLB
Date of Admission:
02 May 1982
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
Timothy J Seccull QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8966
TEL: +61 3 9225 8311
SEC: +61 3 9225 8311
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
LLB
Date of Admission:
29 Feb 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Tim Seccull QC was admitted to practice in 1988. Since signing the Bar Roll in 1989 his area of practice has related to the common and statutory law entitlements of persons injured as a consequence of tortious conduct.
David C Hallowes S.C.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7777
FAX: 9225 8480
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1988
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Appellate
International Law
Appellate
International Law
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons), BA LLM
Date of Admission:
11 Apr 1994
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Criminal law. Julie is an experienced trial advocate. She has appeared for the defence in criminal trials in both the Supreme Court and the County Court of Victoria. Julie is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial preferred barrister.
Penny A Neskovcin QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8822
SEC: +61 3 9225 8439
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Equity & Trusts
Public Law & Administrative Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Equity & Trusts
Public Law & Administrative Law
Tax Law & Revenue Law
Qualifications:
BEc LLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
01 Mar 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Previous occupation:
Senior Associate, Allens Arthur Robinson
Victorian Bar Committee memberships
Dan Star QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8757
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Commercial Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Commercial Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons), BA
Date of Admission:
01 May 1995
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Dan has been at the Victorian Bar for twenty years. His practises is in:
Paul X Connor QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8282
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Environmental Law & Planning Law
Qualifications:
B.A., LL.B (Hons) (Adelaide)
Date of Admission:
06 May 1996
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Before coming to the Bar, Paul practised in the Local Government and Planning Section with Maddock Lonie & Chisholm where he gained advocacy experience prosecuting summary crime and also appearing at VCAT. Paul has a broad practice and appears in all jurisdictions.
Jonathan Evans QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8690
TEL: +61 3 9225 6065
SEC: +61 3 9225 6065
FAX: 9670 5756
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Commercial Law
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL.B. (Hons), B.A. (Hons)
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1997
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Jonathan has a broad range of experience in commercial litigation spanning more than 20 years, specialising particularly in insolvency, corporations, property and trust law. He also provides specialist advice in these areas.
Hamish N G Austin QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8166
SEC: +61 3 9225 8098
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Commercial Law
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Commercial Law
Common Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL B (Hons); B.P.D (Arch)
Date of Admission:
07 Sep 1998
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Hamish joined the Bar in 1998 and was appointed senior counsel in 2016. During that time Hamish has developed an extensive practice in general commercial litigation, both at first instance and at appellate level. He also has specialist expertise in corporations, insolvency, insurance and transp
Tom D Cordiner QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6965
FAX: 9225 8668
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Technology Law & Media Law
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Technology Law & Media Law
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons), LLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
05 May 1999
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Tom Cordiner is a registered Australian Patent Attorney and Trade Marks Attorney. He practises primarily in intellectual property law (patent, trade marks, copyright, plant breeder’s rights and design matters), trade practices law and administrative law as it affects intellectual property cases.
Andrew T Broadfoot QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 8322
SEC: +61 3 9225 8522
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:
BA, LLB (Hons); FCIArb
Date of Admission:
01 May 2000
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Andrew Broadfoot took silk in 2016 and appears in trials, arbitrations and appeals in tax, commercial, tort and administrative law; regularly advises on those areas and provides transactional advice. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Accepts direct briefs from corporate clients,
Theo Kassimatis QC
TEL: +61 3 9225 6899
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Appellate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
BSc, BA (Hons.) (Mon), LLB (Hons.) (Melb)
Date of Admission:
02 Apr 2001
Date Appointed Silk:
22 Nov 2016
About:
Theo accepts briefs to appear and advise in Crime and Public Law.
He practises primarily in Victorian and interstate Superior Courts at the trial and appellate levels, and in the High Court.
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