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.
Rudi acts for companies, regulators and government agencies in commercial, public, regulatory and common law matters.
Laura specialises in family law and has practised exclusively in the area since coming to the bar in 2016. Laura is a nationally accredited Mediator and Arbitrator.
Andrew Burnett has over 10 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation. Andrew’s legal expertise includes advice and appearances in matters concerning corporations, arbitration, taxation, building and construction, wills and probate, industrial relations and property law.
Roshan practises in commercial and public law. He regularly appears in trial and appellate proceedings, including in class actions, large commercial and arbitral proceedings, regulatory proceedings and public law proceedings.
Area of Expertise:
Sarah practises primarily in commercial and public law. Sarah also accepts briefs in some criminal, quasi-criminal and common law matters.
Amanda has a particular expertise in occupational health and safety and a broad practice in regulatory, criminal, disciplinary and associated matters. She is available to take briefs for appearance and advice work in these and associated areas of practice.
Victoria practices primarily in civil litigation with a focus on personal injuries, public liability, insurance, WorkCover and TAC matters.
Bridget Slocum is a commercial disputes professional with a sub-specialty in insolvency. Bridget has 18 years’ experience (including as Counsel in New Zealand and, prior to being called to the Bar, in private practice in Victoria).
Christopher's practice focuses primarily on criminal and administrative law. He has a particular interest and expertise in advising on the role evidentiary issues play across all areas of law, and appears in criminal appeals as well as judicial review matters across all areas of practice.
John practises mainly in public law, including administrative and criminal matters. He maintains a broad practice, and has been briefed for example in royal commissions, inquests, extradition and migration proceedings, criminal trials and appeals and regulatory disputes.
Franceska practises in commercial and public law with a particular focus on industrial relations and employment law.
Nic practices primarily in commercial law, professional liability and insurance law. Nic was previously Associate to the Honourable Justice Murphy in the Federal Court of Australia, and a solicitor at Lander & Rogers.
Some matters in which Nic has been briefed are listed below.
Roshena practises in commercial and public law.
Israel Cowen practises in commercial and public law.
Michael Allen specialises in criminal law, regulatory proceedings, inquests, and inquiries.
Criminal Law
Jennifer Cowen primarily practises in medical negligence and personal injuries litigation and health law.
Daniel has a broad appearance and advice practice, with particular expertise in equity and commercial law, common law and insurance, and criminal matters.
Jessie Taylor BA(Hons) LLB(Hons) MSc(HA) first signed the roll of counsel in 2011, winning the Daniel Pollak Readers' Pro Bono Award for pro bono work in her first six months at the Bar. Jessie enjoyed a broad and thriving practice in public, civil and criminal law before stepping away in 2016 t
Shaun specialises in commercial law, with a particular focus in the areas of contractual and partnership disputes, financial services and insolvency.
Soren is an advocate with experience in family law, commercial law, and administrative law.
Emily practises primarily in common law and administrative law, including commissions and inquiries. She also accepts briefs in some commercial and quasi-criminal law matters. Emily is regularly briefed to advise and appear in trials, appeals and other hearings within those fields.
Adam practises in commercial litigation, insolvency, banking, securities and bribery and corruption matters. In addition to these areas, he has a particular interest in class actions and white collar crime.
Paul practises in common law for both plaintiffs and defendants / insurers.
Paul has particular experience in medical negligence, and also acts in public liability, product liability, class actions, insurance and professional disciplinary matters.
Peta accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and family law.
Background
Oliver holds degrees in Arts (Philosophy) and Law, and holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University.
Ben has a broad commercial practice and is regularly instructed in complex and high-value disputes.
Mia practices predominantly in taxation and revenue law.
She acts for taxpayers and the Commissioner in a wide range of Federal and State tax and revenue matters. She provides advice and assists with tax investigations, formal interviews, objections and all stages of litigation.
Sarah practices in commercial disputes, professional negligence, insolvency and banking disputes matters.
Eamonn accepts briefs in administrative, commercial, criminal and common law. He is particularly passionate about areas of the law concerning the proper exercise of state authority, whether in civil or criminal contexts, judicial or executive.
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