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.
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Andrew Combes commenced law after completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology. Upon completing his Bachelor of Laws at Melbourne, Andrew joined Alan Faulkner & Co for articles and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1988.
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Garrie Moloney has practised at the Victorian Bar since 1990, having previously taught law in the Law School at the University of Melbourne specialising in public law subjects.
He was formerly Associate to Sir Keith Aickin, KBE.
Mark has a broad commercial practice, with particular expertise in insurance law. He has been acting for several of Australia’s largest insurance companies for more than twenty years.
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Member of the Victorian Bar and practices as a barrister specializing in
Industrial and Environmental Law.
Enrolled to practise in the High Court of Australia, Supreme Courts of
Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Mr Moloney is a senior barrister in Melbourne and a member of the Victorian Bar who practises in corporate and commercial law, administrative and constitutional law, equity, professional discipline, professional negligence, insurance, banking and finance, defamation, trade practices, property law
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Dennis practised as a Solicitor in South Africa solely in
Supreme Court litigation (personal injuries, negligence & contractual matters).
He migrated with his family to Australia in late 1988 and after re-qualifying,
came to the Bar.
Matthew Stirling has a general trial practice in commercial law including the following areas: banking (mortgages, securities and guarantees), building and construction disputes (including arbitrations), commercial leases, corporations law (including director's duties and insider trading), equity
Damian Ellwood practices in criminal law.
Damian Ellwood has over 25 years experience in all areas of the criminal law and regularly appears as Prosecutor in the Magistrates’ Court and the County Court for committals and pleas.
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Greg was a Senior Associate with Minter
Ellison and a Partner with McCluskeys. Greg joined the Victorian Bar in 1991 and
has a broad commercial practice which is involved in appearing in the following
Susan is an experienced trial advocate who has over 30 years experience as a barrister, and predominantly practices in Criminal and Family Law. Susan is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Peter Booth practices in commercial law in all jurisdictions with an emphasis on matters involving contract, equity, company law and trusts. Peter also has experience in class actions in both the Federal Court and Supreme Court of Victoria.
With more than 20 years’ experience as an advocate, John has a special interest in advising and appearing in product liability insurance related matters (personal injuries and torts other than personal injuries).
Practises in commercial, construction corporations, trade practices, property and trusts. Specialist practice in sports law and NFP associations (member various sporting tribunals).
Nationally Accredited Mediator.
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Criminal Law, including homicide cases in the Supreme Court, and corporate crime in all jurisdictions.
Judicial Review Applications and matters in the Court of Appeal
Environment and Planning Law in VCAT and the Supreme Court
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After being admitted in 1988, Peter worked in London for three years practising in commercial law and private international commercial law. Peter accepts work within his areas of practice in all jurisdictions.
Andrew Laird is a commercial litigator with some 30 years’ experience and one of the founding members of Melbourne TEC Chambers (MTECC).
This year Stephen celebrates his 30th year at the Victorian Bar.
During that time he has appeared in a vast number of matters.
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ProfileMaureen commenced practice in March 1979 as a solicitor in all facets of criminal law, family law and children's court and personal injuries.
Marianne has had extensive experience in all areas of intellectual property, trade practices, general commercial law and sports law. Prior to signing the Bar Roll, she was a Senior Associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in the Intellectual Property and Trade Practices section.
Janine Perlman was admitted to practice in 1985 and signed the Bar Roll in 1987.
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