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.
Natalie is regularly briefed to appear in trials Australia wide. She has appeared as an advocate in the following types of litigation:
*INTERNATIONAL LAW
Since coming to the Bar in 2008, James has developed a broad commercial litigation practice with a focus in building and construction disputes and insurance law.
Andrew has 20 years’ experience in commercial law and litigation, particularly in building and construction, infrastructure, water, insurance, property law and subdivisions, corporations law, administrative law and interpretation of contracts and statute matters.
At the bar, Aphrodite practices predominately in commercial law, equity and public law.
Jonathan is one of Victoria's leading public law barristers in the environmental law field. He also has a busy practice in the fields of construction law, taxation (state and federal),and general commercial law.
Email : dermot@vicbar.com.au
Mobile : 0475 333 313
Rodney practices in Criminal, Administrative and Public Law (including local government and judicial review) with extensive experience in professional disciplinary matters including appearing as Counsel Assisting in Disciplinary Panel hearings.
Tom Clarke practises in commercial, regulatory and public law, particularly in energy, commercial arbitration, financial services and private international law.
Sam practises in commercial litigation, tax and administrative law.
Mayada has extensive experience in the areas of medical and health law, insurance, bioethics, human research ethics and personal injuries.
Michael practices in common law, commerical law as well as in wills and probate matters. He frequently appears in the Supreme and County Courts.
Kate Burke practises in employment and industrial relations law, and in trade practices, tort, and consumer protection law.
Eloise practises in all areas of commercial law, including contractual disputes and corporations and securities law. She also provides advice on regulatory matters, including to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
David brings a wealth of strategic thinking, business and technology experience to dispute resolution. David provides nuanced advice to and advocacy for his clients, whether engaged as a mediator, arbitrator, expert determiner or other neutral evaluator.
Hugo is an experienced commercial litigator. He has a broad practice, which includes areas such as contract law, property and leasing, consumer law, banking and finance, trusts, corporations (including breach of director's duties), bankruptcy and insolvency, tort (including breach of fiduciary d
Michael has over 19 years of experience as a solicitor advocate from 2000 to 2007 and as a barrister from 2007.
Eddy Gisonda practises in commercial and public law.
Clive Madder has both a commercial and common law practice. He practises mainly in commercial law, insurance related disputes, professional negligence, and personal injuries.
Appearance and advice work
Matthew practices in commercial and public law. He advises and acts in commercial disputes including contract, consumer, building and construction law. His public law matters include judicial and merits review, and coronial inquests.
Since coming to the Bar in 2010, Maree has developed a busy trial and appellate practice, including in administrative and public law, and personal injuries and tort law. She primarily accepts briefs in Victorian and Tasmanian matters.
Emma specialises in planning, environment and government related matters, in particular at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Planning Panels Victoria, Inquiries and Advisory Committees, the Magistrates Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Victorian Court
Legal Practice
Jessica favours a diverse practice and is well positioned to take on the following matters:
1. Intervention orders (civil application and criminal defence);
2. Criminal defence in any matter (except murder, drug offences);
Daniel Epstein principally practices in the VCAT jurisdiction in the areas of Administrative and Civil law; specialising in planning and environment, building and construction, compulsory acquisition, covenant removal, owners corporation, leasing, real property and Australian consumer Law.
Since coming to the bar in 2010, Jane has practiced in the local government, planning and environment field. She frequently appears and advises in matters before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria and various ministerial panels. She also advises and appear
Toby has a strong commercial practice, with significant experience in contractual, equitable, projects/infrastructure/construction, ACL, professional negligence and corporations’ matters.
Since coming to the Victorian Bar, Justin has practised primarily in criminal, civil, commercial and family law matters including the provision of advice in native title, banking & finance, OH&S and environment protection matters. Appearing regularly for the Defence and the Crown in both
Campbell practises in Family Law (Children and Property) in the Commonwealth Federal Circuit Court and Family Court. He also practises in the Family Violence jurisdiction particularly in Intervention Order contests in the Victorian Magistrates Court.
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