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.
Angus practises primarily in commercial, regulatory and public law.
Leo practises in all areas of commercial and regulatory law.
Leo's principal experience includes corporate insolvency and restructuring, banking litigation, contractual disputes, class actions, equity and trusts, and regulatory matters.
Nikolas is an experienced advocate practising primarily in public and administrative law, criminal and quasi-criminal law, and common law. He accepts briefs to appear led and unled in all Victorian courts and tribunals, including in trials, inquests, and appeals.
Emma accepts briefs to appear and advise in all criminal and quasi-criminal matters.
Emma accepts both defence and prosecution briefs. She also accepts briefs to appear in coronial inquests, disciplinary tribunals, and other white-collar crime and regulatory hearings.
Haley Aprile has significant expertise in regulatory, commercial and public law.
Jeremy practices in all areas of commercial law, and has particular experience in real property, securities, corporations law, corporate and personal insolvency, and trusts.
Arjunan practices in all areas of commercial law, regulatory law, and common law. He has a particular interest in construction and insurance.
Before coming to the Bar, Arjunan was a Senior Associate at Lander & Rogers, and before that he was a Senior Associate at DLA Piper.
Priscilla was admitted as a solicitor in NSW in 2009 and was inititally called to the NSW Bar in May 2011.
Erica is a strong advocate who tenaciously advances her clients' interests.
Laura specialises in matters concerning climate change and other environmental issues, practising across all areas of law.
Josh practises primarily in commercial and public law.
Before coming to the Bar, Josh was Associate to Justice McLeish of the Victorian Court of Appeal. Before that, he was Associate to Justice Elliott of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Tim Burn-Francis practises in all areas of commercial litigation, with a particular focus on intellectual property, media and entertainment law.
Chris practises primarily in commercial, employment, regulatory and public law. He accepts briefs in sports law and criminal matters.
He has expertise in matters involving the protection of personal and confidential information.
Commercial and property law
Shakti practises primarily in general commercial and public law matters, with a focus on administrative law, contractual and corporations law, insolvency law, banking and finance regulation, and regulatory actions.
Daniel’s practice covers appearance and advice work across a broad range of public, regulatory, disciplinary, administrative, criminal and quasi-criminal matters.
Bernice practices in commercial, insolvency and public law.
Sarah practises in commercial law and has extensive experience in complex disputes, arbitration, and litigation.
Before joining the Bar, Sarah was a senior litigator (Special Counsel) at King & Wood Mallesons.
Tristan practices in regulatory and quasi-criminal law, employment and industrial relations law, inquests and tribunals.
Stephanie is a specialist in industrial relations, employment and equal opportunity law.
Before joining the Victorian Bar, Stephanie spent over a decade as a solicitor specialising in these areas of law.
Ned Marlow-Weir practises in all areas of commercial law.
Ned's principal experience includes corporate insolvency and restructuring, banking litigation, bankruptcy, corporations and securities (including schemes of arrangement) and contractual disputes.
Area of practice
Hamish has a broad practice in all areas of commercial law, with a particular focus on property.
Jacob Waller practises in commercial and public law.
Jacob has particular experience in class actions, competition and consumer law, regulatory proceedings, judicial review and contract disputes.
Jessica Apel practises in commercial and public law.
Jessica has been briefed to appear in proceedings in state and federal courts and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. She has also advised on a variety of commercial law, public law and regulatory issues.
Iman specialises primarily in criminal and public law, with a distinct focus on regulatory and quasi-criminal matters. Her expertise also extends to encompass all aspects of child protection.
Lewis accepts briefs to advise and appear in criminal, quasi-criminal, regulatory, disciplinary and public law matters. He has a particular interest and expertise in:
Elarya was called to the Bar in May 2023. Previously, she worked as a solicitor advocate for five years working in private firms, owning and operating her own practice, and acting as duty lawyer on behalf of Victoria Legal Aid.
Jessica practices in commercial, insolvency and public law.
David has recently moved from Brick Court Chambers at the London Bar to the Victorian Bar. He practices in commercial law, international arbitration, public law and competition.
Annabelle Ballard accepts briefs to appear (led and unled) and advise in a broad range of matters. She predominantly practices in commercial law, costs, administrative law, and regulatory matters.
Christopher practices across general commercial law and public and administrative law. He specialises in health and medical law.
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