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.
James is available to accept briefs in all areas of family law and related jurisdictions.
Jonathan is an experienced criminal defence advocate who appears in all jurisdictions. He accepts briefs for criminal and regulatory matters including trials, contested hearings and appeals. He holds an Indictable Crime Certificate and is on the Victoria Legal Aid Preferred Barristers List.
Conrad is a commerical barrister. He has particular experience in the following areas:
Justin Carter practises broadly in civil, commercial and public law, with an emphasis on matters involving foreign or international law. He also has extensive experience with customary and indigenous legal systems.
Sean is an urban planning and environment specialist. He has 10 years’ experience in this area.
Suganya has a broad practice in public and commercial law. She regularly appears on behalf of both government and private clients.
Patrick specialises in both criminal law and matters relating to or arising out of criminal proceedings.
Huw's practice at the bar incorporates general corporate and commercial law, building and construction and international arbitration. He appears in all jurisdictions in Australia and in domestic and international arbitrations.
Commercial Disputes
Timothy brings twenty years of legal experience to his role as Counsel. He has worked in country, suburban and CBD firms as a solicitor, and has handled many cases requiring the highest level of expertise and compassion.
COMMERCIAL LAW
Chris has a broad commercial practice which includes construction, engineering and technology disputes (ranging from PPP projects to domestic building, fires and combustible cladding), arbitrations, class actions, insolvency, taxation, Security of Payment disputes, Water Act claims, Owners Corpor
Laurence White is a former financial regulator and accept briefs in:
Benjamin practices in commercial litigation, with a particular focus on corporations law, insolvency, trade practices, insurance and equity.
Kirsti has a general practice, specialising in wills and estates, trusts, equity and testators family maintenance. In particular, she has extensive experience in complex probate matters including informal wills, contested wills, and limited grants including letters of administration de bonis
*** Emma is currently on maternity leave***
Edwina practises in public and commercial law.
A selection of Edwina's recent matters can be found here.
Dr Michael Taylor is a Barrister practising in public law, with specialist expertise in health law and therapeutic goods regulation.
Alex has over 20 years’ experience working in environment and planning law with private and public sector clients. She has worked on projects including major infrastructure projects, greenfields and infill industrial and residential developments, as well as significant quarry and landfill develo
Cameron’s practises in criminal and quasi-criminal matters for summary and indictable matters, and appears at all stages of proceedings, including pleas, contest mentions, summary hearings, bail applications, committal hearings, trials and appeals.
Surane Fonseka is an experienced litigator, negotiator and advocate. He practiced overseas as counsel for more than 10 years before being admitted to the Queensland Bar in Sept 2003.
Khai-Yin specialises in tax and revenue law as an advocate and adviser appearing in Commonwealth and State courts and tribunals in tax and commercial matters for taxpayers and the Commissioner of Taxation.
She is briefed for:
Peter's primary practice is in common law and statutory personal injury claims, including Workers’ Compensation, Transport Accident, Public Liability and appellate cases.
He has acted in the Supreme Court (including Court of Appeal), County Court, Magistrates' Court and VCAT.
Joh has a diverse practice and accepts briefs in all criminal, quasi-criminal, appeals, inquests, general commercial and human rights law matters. Joh also has an interest in sports law and sits as a member of the Victorian Amateur Football Association tribunal.
Joel has a trial and appellate practice in public and criminal law.
He advises and appears led and unled for private and government parties in proceedings concerning judicial and merits review, inquests, commissions of inquiry, planning and migration.
Jacqui Hession accepts briefs in criminal and quasi-criminal matters in metropolitan and regional courts.
Morgana Brady practises in commercial and public law.
Morgana advises and appears for a wide variety of clients, including publicly listed corporations and private companies as well as State and Commonwealth government agencies and statutory authorities.
David practices in commercial and criminal law. He enjoys working at the intersection of the jurisdictions. He has a particular interest in appellate and review proceedings.
Joel practices in taxation law and commercial law.
Mitch’s practice is predominantly in criminal law, both written and in court advocacy.
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