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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James Samargis practices in all areas of intellectual property and in matters concerning information technology and the internet.
Nicholas Frenkel is an experienced commercial barrister, with particular expertise in contractual disputes, property and insolvency. His focus is on achieving the best possible commercial outcomes for his clients.
Ian Stewart is a leading commercial law barrister and an international arbitrator (FCIArb).
Carol McOmish practises in the areas of wills and estates, equity, trusts, and testators family maintenance. Her practice involves advice work, drafting, appearance at applications and at trial, appearance as counsel at mediation, and conduct of mediation as mediator.
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Christine (Chris) obtained her
Bachelor of Social Studies from Sydney University in 1978 and thereafter spent
10 years in the medical/social work fields. This period provided Chris with
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Greg came to the Bar in 1995 following 5 years as a corporate advisory and transaction lawyer with Freehills (now Herbert Smith Freehills).
Richard Ingleby is a specialist in all matters relating to family law. He has appeared, and advised in relation to, trials and appeals at all levels in both state and federal courts, including complex financial matters.
Graeme Peake has practised in environmental, planning and local government law since being admitted in 1981.
He was a partner in the Local Government section of Price Brent, Solicitors, before signing the Bar role in 1995.
Michael has practised as a barrister at the Victorian Bar since 1995.He has appeared in all jurisdictions (both Federal and State), in both Trials and Appeals, in commercial, common law, family and criminal matters.Michael has particular expertise in corporate and commercial disputes and issues a
Paul Duggan appears mainly in the Supreme Court, the County Court and VCAT (particularly its Building & Property List and Civil Claims List) but is also available for work in the federal and interstate jurisdictions.
Profile Profile Alan's practice is generally in the Supreme and Federal Courts concentrating in complex commercial disputes.
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Articled to Messrs Kenna Croxford where he was exposed to criminal and
commercial litigation. Later as a Senior Associate with Clayton Utz he practised
in corporate and commercial litigation including Securities Law, Takeovers,
Maya has over 20 years’ experience at the commercial bar appearing in applications, directions and trials in jurisdictions from VCAT to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Christopher Bevan practised as a solicitor from 1980-1990. In 1991 he was admitted to the Bar. He is the author of the text books on company law, stamp duties and capital gains tax. He has published articles on tax law over a 15 year period. He has appeared over a 15 year period in tax appeal
Fiona has a broad national practice as an advocate and adviser, in private and public law matters.
She practises principally in taxation law (federal and state), commercial law, regulatory law and administrative law, at trial and appellate level.
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Mark McNamara is an accomplished advocate with 30 years experience as a commercial litigation lawyer. Immediately prior to coming to the Bar in 1995 he was a Senior Associate in Herbert Geer & Rundle’s commercial litigation team.
David Forbes has practised as a barrister in commercial and equity law for over 20 years.
An experienced advocate practicing in both personal injury and torts matters in a wide range of jurisdictions.
Daryl has appeared in many complex and notable matters both in Victoria and interstate.
Richard A Harris practises in a wide range of commercial related matters, including building, insolvency, property and insurance claims.
Jim Shaw was admitted to practice and signed the Bar Roll in 1996. He read with Craig Harrison KC. He has been a member of Crockett Chambers since 2005 (www.crockett.com.au).
Richard’s practice is focused on Domestic Building Law and Bankruptcy Law. He was a member of the committee of the Building Dispute Practitioners’ Society (BDPS) from 2005 until 2014 and he is a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA).
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Since 2008 Nick Batten has specialised in criminal trials. He has prosecuted a range of offences including complex fraud, serious violent and sexual offending. In 2011 he appeared in people smuggling trials in Darwin.
Prior to coming to the Bar in 1990,where she read with Tony Lewis, Deborah worked at V.L.A (formerly The Legal Aid Commission ) as Duty Lawyer and In-house counsel.
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