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.
Johannes (/johanəs/; yo-hunn-is) is a barrister and Nationally Accredited Mediator, practising exclusively in family law, which he has done for over a decade.
Ivan accepts briefs in all areas of commercial litigation. Ivan has over 15 years of expertise in:
Simon practises in a broad range of matters in the areas of commercial, family, and public/administrative law. Having a diverse litigation practice provides him with a strong understanding of the law, court-room advocacy, issues of evidence, and strategy.
Grant’s practice is focused on commercial and property law. He appears in Courts and Tribunals at both first instance and appellate level alone, and with Senior Counsel, in a range of commercial matters (including contract, corporations, insolvency and insurance matters) and regularly acts in di
Oliver practises in common law with expertise in personal injury including public/product liability, industrial accidents, intentional torts, institutional abuse, inquests, medical negligence, transport accidents and insurance related matters.
Adam practices in all areas of criminal law. He also accepts briefs in disciplinary and regulatory matters including matters proceeding before and initiated by public authorities.
George accepts briefs to appear in and advise on matters with a focus on family law and related areas of practice, including parenting and property matters, as well as to conduct mediations.
Amanda accepts briefs to appear and advise in a broad range of commercial law and dispute resolution matters, at a trial and appellate level. A selection of cases and publications are set out in the above tabs.
Pauline was admitted to practice in 1997. She holds degrees in Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and Criminology), Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws (Commercial Law).
Shanta practises in commercial, corporate regulatory, consumer and public law in the Federal and State courts and in commercial arbitrations.
Alex has a broad commercial practice, with a particular interest in corporations (including insolvency, directors' duties, oppression, derivative actions), banking and finance, property, and construction matters.
Jarrod advises and represents clients in commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, trade practices, corporations law and insurance matters.
Timothy accepts civil and commercial briefs. He is a nationally accredited mediator, and a member of the Magistrates' Court LEM Panel. He is a Reporter for the Victorian Reports.
Kirsti has a general practice, specialising in wills and estates, trusts, equity and testators family maintenance. In particular, she has extensive experience in complex probate matters including informal wills, contested wills, and limited grants including letters of administration de bonis
Scott is a commercial barrister with a particular focus on insolvency, banking & finance, class actions, defamation & contractual disputes.
He appears regularly at various Court levels in Victoria and interstate, both led and unled.
Bill accepts briefs in commercial matters, with a particular focus on disputes concerning major public infrastructure projects, owners corporations matters, insolvency disputes, water ingress and misleading or deceptive conduct. Bill is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator, again with a focus
Emma practices primarily in common law and administrative law, with a focus on personal injury and professional negligence matters. She is particularly interested in judicial review proceedings, including in relation to Medical Panel Opinions. Emma accepts advice and other paperwork briefs.
Karen brings a broad range of skills and experience to the Bar and accepts briefs in commercial law (specialty is intellectual property), real property law, sports law and criminal law. She is a trade marks Attorney and a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Angelo is a commercial barrister who accepts briefs in all manner of commercial matters. Angelo welcomes advocacy, mediation, and advice briefs.
Stacey comes to the Bar with over 15 years experience in family law and related jurisdictions. As a solicitor, Stacey was an Accredited Family Law Specialist (LIV) and an Adjunct Lecturer at The College of Law between 2012 and 2019.
Robert has a wide-ranging commercial law practice, advising and appearing (led and unled) in disputes concerning:
Manuel accepts briefs to appear and advise in all areas of family law and related jurisdictions. Manuel also accepts briefs in contractual disputes, property disputes, common law, retail tenancies and commercial matters.
Adam Craig is a commercially minded barrister specialising in wills, trusts, equity, and tax.
Adam focuses on finding pragmatic solutions to disputes. He aims to bring a sense of calm to litigation, particularly in disputes involving complex personal relationships.
James currently maintains a general practice, advising and appearing for clients in matters including but not limited to family law and de facto relationships (property and parenting), personal injury and public liability and general litigation at all levels.
Melanie has a general practice, particularly in commercial law and crime.
Melanie has broad and extensive experience as a solicitor, having worked in private and public practice.
Nussen welcomes briefs in all areas of commercial law including retail leases, building and construction, owners corporation, motor vehicle accidents, wills and estates, civil and family law in particular financial and property matters.
Christopher is an accredited mediator (in Australia and the UK) and a seasoned international M&A practitioner with extensive drafting and negotiation experience.
Michelle has extensive experience in the law having worked as a solicitor for over 16 years in both private practice and government. Michelle’s main practice areas are Family Law and Criminal Law.
Family Law
Harriet comes to the bar with extensive experience in family law and related jurisdictions (including Intervention Order proceedings).
Laurence is a Barrister and Nationally Accredited Mediator who specialises in family law and associated jurisdictions.
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