Tom is a leading practitioner in planning and environmental law and building and property law. He appears in all courts and tribunals across Victoria, including VCAT, Planning Panels Victoria and the Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts.
Patrick specialises in litigating personal injury cases, cases arising from legal practice such as disciplinary proceedings, professional negligence claims and CPA procceeings, and group proceedings. He provides practical and strategic representation to both plaintiffs and defendants at all stage
ProfileMichael was admitted to practice in 1998 and signed the Bar Roll in May 2003. During his time as a solicitor and associate for a major plaintiff law firm, Michael worked extensively in personal injuries jurisdictions, including those of the superior courts and VCAT. Michae
Former solicitor at John W Ball & Sons.
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.
Since coming to the Bar Paul has gained wide experience appearing in the High Court, Supreme Court, County Court, VCAT, the Coroner’s Court and other tribunals such as the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria.
Paul appears regularly for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Christine Boyle is an experienced advocate practising in Common Law. Her main areas of practice are institutional abuse, medical negligence and public liability.
Christine appears regularly in damages trials, interlocutory applications, mediations and settlement conferences.
Richard’s areas of practice include:
Since coming to the bar in 2005, Gavin has been briefed primarily in the areas of insurance and personal injury law. He appears regularly in the Supreme, County and Magistrates' Courts both in Melbourne and on circuit.
Dugald specialises in common law, insurance and commercial matters including industrial accidents, transport accidents, medical negligence, general insurance, product liability, professional negligence, inquests and class actions at trial (both before juries and Judge alone) and appellate level.
Tyson was admitted to practice in 1998 and signed the Bar Roll in 2005. He conducts a broad commercial litigation and advisory practice.
Bruce is a specialist personal injury barrister who is experienced at handling TAC and WorkCover claims.
He began working as a solicitor in 1993 and became a barrister in 2005.
ProfileFrom her admission in 1994 until 2002, Nikki worked at Dunhill Madden Butler (which later merged with Deacons). She was appointed a Senior Associate in 1997.
Sharon practices in all areas of health law with a background of extensive training and experience in medicine.
Paul practises predominantly in criminal law and is regularly briefed in trial and appeal work in the County and Supreme Courts. He holds an Indictable Crime Certificate (ICC) and is on the VLA Preferred Barrister List.
Sascha has practiced in Insurance Litigation, particularly in the Personal Injuries jurisdiction, since 2000, including six years as a Solicitor and over fourteen years as a Barrister.
Anita practises predominantly in common law, personal injury and workplace relations across all jurisdictions, including the Review and Regulation List at VCAT.
Albert practises in commercial and public law matters. He has substantial experience in commercial trials in the Supreme and Federal Courts, both as leading counsel and junior counsel. He has appeared in numerous appeals in intermediate appellate courts, and before arbitral tribunals in Austral
Campbell Hangay has an established practice as a senior junior with 15 years experience at the Bar.
He is an experienced trial advocate. He has appeared for both plaintiffs and defendants both alone and as a junior.
Douglas has established a practice in the areas of personal injury litigation including appearing in and advising in relation to the following:
Jim appears in personal injury matters and has a particular interest in negligence trials, specialising in common law cases involving industrial and transport accidents.
Prior to returning to Victoria, he practised from 2000 to January 2007 in London.
Jack has particular expertise in all matters involving the interpretation and application of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and other industrial legislation; applications for judicial review, in both the employment and industrial context, and other regulatory contexts; the law of employment, indust
Daniel practises in common law with a focus on medical malpractice litigation, public liability claims and institutional abuse claims and appears for both plaintiffs and defendants. He also has extensive expertise in asbestos litigation.
Clive Madder has both a commercial and common law practice. He practises mainly in commercial law, insurance related disputes, professional negligence, and personal injuries.
Adam Hill has practiced extensively in personal injury and insurance litigation with a particular interest in insurance and superannuation disability claims and income protection. Experienced in family law, criminal law and crimes compensation matters.