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.
Rebecca Kelly practises in commercial and regulatory law.
Rebecca also has extensive experience in telecommunications matters.
Elodie practises in commercial law and public law.
Declan Murphy practises primarily in employment and industrial relations law and commercial matters, including class actions.
Declan has a trial and appellate practice and appears in the state and federal courts at all levels, and in the Fair Work Commission and VCAT.
Catherine was called to the Bar in 2018 in Queensland, and has a dual practice at the Victorian Bar and the Queensland Bar with a focus on:
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.
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.
William practices primarily in public and commercial law. He has a particular interest in regulatory law, judicial review, migration law, anti-discrimination law, tort and general commercial matters.
William holds a current Australian Government Baseline security clearance.
Alison Martyn practises in commercial and public law.
Jessica is an experienced criminal law practitioner. She accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law and related areas, including regulatory enforcement matters and commissions of inquiry.
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.
Daniel’s practice covers appearance and advice work across a broad range of public, regulatory, disciplinary, administrative, criminal and quasi-criminal matters.
Christopher practices across general commercial law and public and administrative law. He specialises in health and medical law.
Before being called to the bar Elarya practiced predominantly in criminal law acting for the defence. She regularly appears in the Magistrates and County Courts and has assisted in bail applications in the Supreme Court.
Tara specialises in planning, compulsory acquisition, planning compensation, land valuation, and rating matters.
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.
Area of practice
Hamish has a broad trial and appellate practice, focused on general commercial law, property and class actions. He accepts briefs to appear both led and un-led, and briefs to advise.
Recent matters
Jacob Waller practises in commercial and public law.
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.
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.
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.
Bernice practices in commercial, insolvency and public law.
Emily has a broad practice in commercial law and general litigation.
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.
Tim Burn-Francis practises in all areas of commercial litigation, with a particular focus on intellectual property, media and entertainment 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.
Tristan practices in regulatory and quasi-criminal law, employment and industrial relations law, inquests and tribunals.
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 and contractual disputes.
Chris practises primarily in commercial, employment, and public law, and accepts briefs in sports law and regulatory/criminal matters.
He has particular expertise in matters involving the protection of personal and confidential information.
Lewis accepts briefs to advise and appear in criminal, quasi-criminal, regulatory and public law matters. He is particularly interested in white-collar and corporate crime, and government inquiries.
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