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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Phil commenced practice at the Victorian Bar following several years work in Criminal Law. He has also worked in Major Torts personal injuries litigation, where his medical training and background proved invaluable.
Justin practises primarily in intellectual property. Justin holds a Masters in IP, and is a contributing author to Lahore’s Trade Marks, Patents and Confidential Information and Related Rights service published by LexisNexis.
Mr Panayi is an appellate specialist, who predominately acts for government in appeals pertaining to judicial review, administrative law, statutory interpretation, constitutional law, human rights and criminal law. He is lead Counsel in Victorian Government appeals in the Supreme Court and Court
Daniel regularly appears in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Federal Court, County Court of Victoria, the Courts of Appeal, and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Donald Charrett is a Barrister, Arbitrator, Mediator and Dispute Board Member practising in building and engineering disputes, arbitration/mediation/expert determination, construction law, commercial law, contract law and professional negligence.
John Livitsanos signed the Bar Roll in 2004. John's main practice is in both Family and Relationships Law and Criminal Law, including Family Violence and Intervention Order matters.
Family Law and Intervention Orders
Vicky Priskich practices in commercial disputes with a particular focus on trusts and equity, company law, banking and finance and energy. Her experience includes disputes in relation to:
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Wayne has a broad practice and appears in all jurisdictions. He is currently a member of the Australian Football League/AFLW Tribunals, AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal and AFL Appeals Tribunal.
Family Law Mediations.
Part iv Mediations
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Robert has a background in Management Consulting - working with clients in Australia and internationally.
Nik practises in all areas of commercial and property law.
He welcomes both advocacy and advice briefs. Nik has a direct and practical approach to achieve optimal commercial outcomes for clients.
Justin practises throughout Australia in commercial, administrative, regulatory and tort law, particularly in matters involving commercial fraud, directors’ duties, professional negligence, and class actions.
Nicholas Andreou is a highly experienced Victorian barrister and mediator, who specialises in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, building and construction law, commercial law, corporations law, and defamation law.
Meredith has 18 years’ experience as a barrister and specialises in tax and public law.
John comes to the Bar with a great breadth of experience both in and outside the law. Admitted to practice in Victoria in 1985, he became a partner in the firm of Gadens Ridgeway (as it then was) in 1989.
Tyson was admitted to practice in 1998 and signed the Bar Roll in 2005. He conducts a broad commercial litigation and advisory practice.
Esther's current practice focuses on indictable crime, inquests, inquiries and administrative law.
She also has experience in statutory insurance, Discrimination, Guardianship, Veteran's Entitlements and judicial review.
Tim is an experienced commercial barrister and appears in a wide range of commercial disputes and professional disciplinary matters. He has extensive experience in working on cases as part of a team made up of solicitors and other counsel. He is an experienced trial advocate.
Elizabeth completed her articles at Galbally Rolfe, and was the Associate to his Honour Judge Anderson of the County Court of Victoria.
Elizabeth McKinnon practices in the following areas:
- Crime
- Appellate Advocacy
- Confiscations
Joshua practices primarily in corporate, commercial, equity and property related matters.
Aaron Weinstock appears and advises in commercial disputes, focusing on financial services, corporations, and insolvency.
Before coming to the Bar, Aaron practised as a solicitor in commercial disputes at Mallesons Stephen Jaques, now part of King & Wood Mallesons.
Renee is a commercial barrister with more than 17 years' experience at the Victorian Bar. Her broad practice extends across various industries and she has acted for and against corporations, government, and individuals.
Fraser practices primarily in criminal jury trials and commercial litigation.
He is appears for the Crown and Defence in superior courts.
A banking and insolvency specialist with a commercial practice, Adam is an experienced trial and appellate advocate.
Tim Purdey came to the Bar in 2006 with considerable experience in commercial litigation and insolvency.
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Robert practises in occupational health and safety, environmental and other regulatory prosecutions, employment and industrial law, criminal law, professional disciplinary proceedings and coronial inquests in all courts and tribunals.
Darren appears and advises in all areas of commercial, insurance, corporations and contract law. He is committed to working collaboratively with clients to understand their interests and motivations in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
Tony specialises in insurance, construction, professional liability and environmental law, and is a Victorian Bar Advanced Mediator. He has chaired Court ordered conclaves of technical experts.
John Hall mediates in the following areas:
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