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.
In her practice as a barrister, Amy predominately appears in personal injury related matters. She appears both on her own and with senior counsel, in all jurisdictions in which such matters are litigated.
Belle Lane has worked in family law since her admission to legal practice in 1994. She has worked as a barrister at the Victorian and Western Australian Bars, as a solicitor in Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Prior to coming to the Bar, David Kim worked in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at DLA Phillips Fox (now DLA Piper Australia).
Stephen practices extensively in common law and personal injury matters.
Stephen appears in:
Andrew Chislett completed law at the University of Melbourne. He completed articles at a boutique commercial litigation firm in the city. Afterwards he practiced as a solicitor in the goulburn valley for around 10 years primarily in family law.
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.
Dr O'Brien was called to the Bar in 2010. She has worked primarily in the following areas: Family Law - Parenting Orders and Property; Children's Law (Family matters); Wills and Probate; Family Provision; Trusts; Family Violence; Intervention Orders; Victims of Crime; Employment disputes.
Kerry has extensive experience practising in the areas of family law, criminal law and the Children’s Court.
Dinash was called to the bar in 2010 in Victoria. Prior to that he was a solicitor in private practice in the areas of family law, commercial and criminal law. Since early 2016, Dinash has solely practiced in the area of Family law.
Vanessa practices primarily in corporate, commercial and public law and holds a Master of Laws (Melb) in securities and corporate law. Vanessa has advised and appeared in trial and appellate proceedings across a broad range of areas, including, corporations law, banking, contracts, equity, trust
Amanda's career spans over two decades. With twelve years dedicated to the Bar, Amanda's expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, focusing on family and commercial law.
Pat Karnis was admitted to practice in August 2009 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2010. Prior to that she was a business owner for 15 years. In September 2009 she took up a position as a solicitor with a boutique family law firm.
Temple is a commercial barrister and nationally accredited mediator. She accepts briefs to advise, appear and mediate.
Temple’s experience includes:
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.
Daniel practises in Family Law with a particular focus on property, matrimonial finance and high-value financial relief cases. He has significant experience both at trial and appellate level and is regularly briefed to advise and appear in complex matters.
Viola has established a wide practice since coming to the Bar.
Viola practices in Common Law, General Insurance, Professional Negligence Administrative Law and Personal Injuries litigation including Transport Accidents and Inquests.
Lionel has a broad, general commercial and public law practice and is a nationally accredited mediator.
Steve is available to be booked in all areas of family violence, including intervention orders and associated criminal and family law matters.
Peter Caillard is a commercial barrister with extensive legal and commercial experience in Australia and overseas.
Jim has over 25 years extensive experience in the Building and Construction industry predominately in Electrical and Mechanical services having worked on many major building projects, he is well equipped to advise in building related disputes and other Commercial law matters.
Ek practices in all areas of Family Law – matrimonial or de-facto relationships – dealing with parenting and property matters. He appears at the Family Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court.
Andrew conducts a dedicated practice in intellectual property law with a predominate focus branding (trade mark law, domain names and passing off).
Sarah has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law and related jurisdictions since her admission to legal practice.
Tasman is barrister and mediator with an interest in dispute resolution.
Mediation Practice
Tasman has conducted mediations in the following areas:
Alex Fogarty has 25 years’ experience as a solicitor both in private practice (commercial and crime), in-house corporate counsel and as a banker.
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.
Brad specialises in commercial disputes, with particular expertise in class actions, contract, insurance, construction, property, consumer law and corporations law proceedings. He also practises extensively in common law matters.
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