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.
Rohan Millar practices in employment and workplace relations law, together with general commercial advice and litigation. His practice particularly involves court and tribunal appearances and advice work in:
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Doug McLeod practised for a short time as a Family Law Solicitor in regional Victoria before coming to the Bar.
Doug is a nationally accredited mediator.
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Benjamin Fitzpatrick specialises in intellectual property law.
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Sebastian practises in public, administrative and common law with a particular emphasis on medical law.
He is an NMAS Accredited Mediator.
Jim takes a broad range of work focusing on commercial litigation, particularly superannuation-related matters.
Andrew Verspaandonk is a member of the Victorian Bar and a member of STEP.
Tom came to the Bar in 1988 (resigned 2000) and has practiced exclusively in the Family Law jurisdiction since that time, incorporating both matrimonial and de facto matters.
Tom is able to conduct mediations. He is an accredited mediator and accepts AIFLAM fixed fee mediations.
Kate Anderson signed the Bar Roll in November 2000 and has developed a broad general commercial practice involving advice work, pleadings and appearances at trial and on appeal, across all jurisdictions within Victoria, and from time to time interstate.
Laura Colla was admitted to practice in November 1994 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2000.
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Cassie has extensive experience in Industrial Relations, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Personal Injuries.
Whilst his acknowledged advocacy skills have been honed across diverse practice areas and jurisdictions, Geoff now practises predominantly in commercial and regulatory law.
Jane is passionate about the rights of children and has worked in Child Protection and Family Law almost exclusively since her admission including running many complex and lengthy prosecutions both in Melbourne and on circuit.
Denis was a partner of Macpherson and Kelley Solicitors where he practiced in all aspects of Family Law, de facto matrimonial relationships and family violence cases as an Accredited Family Law Specialist.
In a career of over 30 years as a solicitor, Ed has practised predominantly in litigation. He has extensive experience in personal injuries litigation in all jurisdictions as well as commercial litigation in the Magistrates' Court, County Court and to a more limited extent in the Supreme Court.
Shivani Pillai (B.A., L.L.B.) was admitted to practice in 1997 and signed the bar roll in November 2000.
Chrissy has developed a broad commercial practice acting for both government and private clients, appearing in trials, appeals and interlocutory matters in the Supreme Court, Federal Court, Family Court (on behalf of the Commissioner of Taxation as Intervener), County Court, Magistrate
Nicholas practices primarily in Family Law, Intervention Orders and Animal Welfare Law. He also has experience relating to aged care, risk management, victims of crime and animal welfare. He is a member of Lawyers for Animals.
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Before coming to the Bar, Maureen practised extensively as a
self employed Solicitor and Consultant in Equal Opportunity and Discrimination
Law, Criminal & Family Law. In 1994 - 1995 she worked as a full time Solicitor
Sandra MacDougall was articled to Ronald C. Beazley, Victorian Government Solicitor. She then practised as a solicitor in the Litigation Branch of the Victorian Government Solicitor's office for nearly five years representing a wide range of government clients.
ProfileSince signing the Bar Roll in November 2000 Loula Athanasopoulos has enjoyed extensive advocacy experience in both State and Federal Courts. She has a sound family law practice appearing regularly in the Family Court in both property and children's matters.
Trevor Wallwork practices principally in criminal and public law. He is experienced in criminal law, administrative law, town planning & local government law, tribunals, inquests & commissions of enquiry. He regualrly appears in complex indictable criminal trials.
Doug came to the bar in 2001 and has practised predominantly in family law since, having read with Dan Sweeney. He also practises in the associated areas such as internvention orders, guardianship and de facto property.
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John Gordon has an outstanding record of running important common law trials in Superior Courts since being called to the Victorian Bar in 2001.
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