“It’s refreshing as a commercial lawyer to find a barrister who has a good commercial sense for not only analysing issues but also finding solutions. What differentiates working with Michael is that he’s prepared to give strong recommendations and I value his proactive commercial input.”
I have been a commercial litigation lawyer for 30 years and a mediator for over 20 years. I currently practice at the Victorian Bar exclusively as a mediator.
Peter's main areas of expertise are insolvency and commercial disputes.
Simon is a commercial barrister. He appears in trials and interlocutory proceedings in the Federal, Supreme and County Courts, and in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Simon has extensive experience in areas including:
Jeremy acts in commercial disputes, mainly but not exclusively for clients in the construction industry.
Marcus Hoyne specialises in media and defamation law and has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial litigation at both trial and appellate level. Although based in Melbourne, he is also a member of the New South Wales Bar and practices there.
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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.
Simon takes a strategic and diligent approach to legal problems. He appears widely in State and Federal Courts at all levels. He has mediation experience both as mediator and counsel.
Examples of experience include:
Profile Geraldine has a broad practice with a focus on construction law, insurance law, asbestos diseases, commercial matters and personal injuries. Prior to coming to the Bar she practiced as a solicitor in Victoria, NSW and Hong Kong.
Sam is one of the Victorian Bar’s leading retail and commercial leasing and property lawyers.
He regularly appears in the Supreme and County Courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and advises in the following areas:
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.
Peter Little specialises in civil law cases predominantly in the common law area. He has litigated numerous disputes involving: 1.
Profile Stephen came to the Bar in May 2005 with the benefit of 10 years experience in practice as a solicitor.
Edward has a broad commercial and equity practice, with extensive experience in Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), real property, equity and trusts matters.
Kieren has a broad commercial and equity practice at the Bar, in areas ranging from corporations law disputes, to property litigation and general commercial litigation.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
ProfileCharmaine Lye practices predominantly in commercial matters including matters involving corporate and securities law, trade practices, contract and tort law.
Tyson was admitted to practice in 1998 and signed the Bar Roll in 2005. He conducts a broad commercial litigation and advisory practice.
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.
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.
Tim Purdey came to the Bar in 2006 with considerable experience in commercial litigation and insolvency.
John has an extensive commercial practice and has conducted numerous trials, complex applications and appeals. Since 2015, he has been a Senior Fellow of Melbourne Law School, where he lectures in liability insurance law for the masters program.
Liam is an experienced barrister. He has over 17 years’ experience at the bar.