Karen has a practice in commerical disputes, equity and trusts and deceased estates.
She has attention to detail whilst focusing on the big picture to achieve the best outcome for clients. In approaching a problem, she values pragmatism and good judgment.
Lucy Kirwan has been at the Bar for over 10 years, and has been acting in litigious matters for almost 20 years.
Kelly practises in criminal law and regulatory matters.
She has a criminal defence practice, appearing in trials in the County Court and Supreme Court.
Maryann first signed the Bar Roll in November 1995 and practised as a Barrister until October 2002. She then took the opportunity to practice as an in-house lawyer in various Commercial and Government roles.
Matthew Hooper practices in common law, principally in personal injury, professional negligence, insurance indemnity disputes, class actions and judicial review proceedings.
Dr Stern specialises in advocacy in courts and tribunals, including advising solicitors on how best to maximise their clients’ prospects of success in litigation and drawing up instruments and other documentation as instructed by solicitors to this end. Dr Stern works in such areas of practice a
Fiona has a broad practice in public law, regulatory law, tort law, coronial inquests and public inquiries. Fiona is regularly briefed to advise and appear for private and government clients in State and Commonwealth Courts and Tribunals.
Premala signed the Bar Roll in 2012, practising primarily in commercial, construction, banking and finance, competition and public law. She has built a substantial trial and appellate practice in large, complex matters and has particular expertise in high-value international arbitrations.
Annette appears in all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court. She brings her strong analytical skills and extensive experience of writing, editing and training to her work as a barrister.
Jennifer Trewhella has a broad administrative and commercial law practice.
Aimee is a practical and commercial barrister. She is focussed on solving her clients' known problems, while keeping an eye to the broader risks and opportunities for her clients.
Nawaar Hassan practises in insurance, employment and industrial, superannuation and commercial law.
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Erin’s practice includes all major jurisdictions, including prosecution and defence work in criminal law, plaintiff and defendant work in common law, and family law.
Louise Martin practises in public, regulatory and commercial law and employment and industrial law. She regularly appears in a range of courts and tribunals, including the Federal Court and the Victorian Supreme Court.
Alexandra Folie advises and appears in a broad range of commercial disputes. Alexandra's particular expertise includes corporations and securities, banking and finance, insolvency, property, and equity and trusts.
Michelle practices in Government, Public and Administrative Law, with a particular focus on proceedings involving children, health, and people with a disability or mental illness.
Dimitri practises in employment and industrial law, commercial law and public law. Dimitri has a national practice, acting for some of Australia’s largest companies in all major jurisdictions, including the High Court of Australia.
Gemma-Jane has practised widely in the areas of public liability, workers' compensation, medical negligence and insurance law for over 15 years.
Nicki practises in Crime and Health law with particular interest in Medical Negligence, Professional Disciplinary matters, IVF and surrogacy and public health (eg.
Karina has a successful practice encompassing common law, criminal law, coronial work and regulatory proceedings.
Astrid Haban-Beer has a practice incorporating criminal law, public law and regulatory investigations. Astrid’s practice includes appearing in jury trials, royal commissions, and coronial inquests.
Dr Kylie Weston-Scheuber has a broad commercial law practice, with particular experience in the areas of contractual disputes, building and construction (including Security of Payments), consumer law, insurance, property law and corporations. She also has experience in environmental law.
Julia specialises in the common law and personal injury jurisdictions.
Georgia maintains a broad commercial practice, both as sole counsel and as junior.
Eugenia practises in commercial and public law. She has substantial expertise in class actions, regulatory and corporations law matters, contractual disputes and commercial arbitration.
Prior to coming to the bar, Millicent was a Judge’s Associate at the County Court of Victoria.
Sarah has a broad practice, working primarily in commercial and public law.
Since coming to the bar, Sarah has been briefed by private and government clients in a range of matters including commercial disputes, merits reviews and quasi-crime.
Natalie has been a lawyer for over 15 years, and a barrister for nine. Natalie has a background in administrative and employment law, with a more recent focus on planning and environment law.
Sally Whiteman’s principal practice areas are commercial, employment, defamation, consumer, and regulatory law.
Megan was called to the Bar in October 2013, after completing an Associateship to Her Honour Judge Davis at the County Court of Victoria.