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.
Craig practises in commercial law, with a specialisation in intellectual property (particularly patents and trade marks), contract, Australian Consumer Law and confidential information disputes. He has more than 25 years’ experience working in these areas, including more than 15 years at the Vic
Jason accepts work in the criminal and quasi-criminal jurisdiction.
Appeal work:
Jason does a significant amount of appellate work. He is involved in:
Carl Möller has a wide range of experience in corporate and commercial legal practice. Before joining the Bar, Carl practised as a senior associate in the commercial disputes group at Minter Ellison. There he undertook a broad range of commercial litigation, particularly in insolvency, banking a
Jonathan practises in commercial law, public law, industrial law and torts, including in numerous class actions. He has advised and appeared at trial and appellate level for a diverse range of clients including corporations, government agencies, unions and individuals.
Sam Rosewarne is available to appear and advise in all areas of commercial and public law. He has particular experience in class actions, corporations and insolvency matters, banking and finance litigation, and taxation disputes.
Frances specialises in public law, including constitutional law and other complex public law matters. She regularly appears in constitutional cases in the High Court for plaintiffs, defendants and the Commonwealth and State Attorneys-General.
Melanie specialises in taxation and administrative law. Before coming to the bar, she was a senior associate in the tax group of Allens Arthur Robinson specialising in tax disputes. Melanie has extensive experience in dealing with all stages of taxation audits and disputes across a wide range o
For Albert's profile, please see www.albertdinelli.com.au.
Zoe practises in public, commercial and common law.
In 2019 – 2020, Zoe was one of the counsel assisting the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Other matters in which she has been briefed include:
Public Law
TYPE OF PRACTICE
Robyn has a national practice, and acts principally in industrial relations and employment law matters in both State and Federal jurisdictions.
William A D Edwards KC is one of Australia’s leading class actions barristers.
Mark practises in both private and public law.
Emrys practices in:
Roslyn has an extensive trial and appellate practice, in areas including professional negligence, insurance, accident compensation, transport accident, general torts, institutional abuse, coronial inquiries, contempt/defamation,
commercial law and administrative law.
Melanie practices in commercial, tort and consumer law in the Federal and State courts, with particular experience in class actions.
A sample of cases in which Melanie has appeared, in a variety of jurisdictions is set out below.
Eleanor Mallett has been a barrister since 1998. Eleanor has substantial experience and considerable passion for her work in Family Law and Children’s Law matters.
Ben specialises in intellectual property law and practises primarily in patent, trade marks, copyright, confidential information and consumer protection / trade practices matters.
Having appeared in over 300 jury trials and various military and regulatory matters across Australia, David Jones KC is known for his astute strategy and analysis of complex factual situations, his strong advocacy and his effective communication and practical good sense. David is a leading Crimin
Richard J Harris practises in commercial law and has particular experience in complex contractual disputes, trade practices, corporations related matters and substantial building and construction cases (litigation and arbitration).
John Gurr has a commercial practice, with a particular focus on major infrastructure, resources and construction projects, both locally and internationally. He is recognised in the Australian Financial Review's Best Lawyers for construction/infrastructure and has for the past five years been rec
Practicing exclusively in all areas of Family Law since being called to the Bar in 2004, Helen is an experienced trial advocate in complex parenting and property cases.
Dean Guidolin SC practises in commercial law with a particular emphasis on complex commercial and trust disputes.
Kylie Evans appears in all courts and tribunals in public, administrative and human rights law matters.
Luke practises in commercial litigation. Luke has particular expertise in intellectual property and trade practices litigation. Luke is the Vice-President of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Paul Liondas has a broad commercial practice with particular experience in class actions, contract, corporate and trust disputes, directors’ duties, and corporate insolvency.For more information on Paul Liondas, and a list of recent cases in which he has appeared, please see below.
Travis provides clear and practical advice to assist clients in making fully informed decisions. Travis appears in all jurisdictions across a wide range of practice areas including commercial, property, insurance, construction, equity and public law.
Simon conducts a busy trial-based practice with a particular focus on commercial litigation and complex trusts, equity and probate litigation.
Peter O'Farrell’s practice focuses on development approvals, planning, environment, statutory approvals, administrative and governmental.
He is the Chair of the Victorian Bar International Advocacy Training Committee.
Hamish practises in commercial law at both trial and appellate levels. Examples of cases (including links to judgments on Austlii) are available in the Cases tab.
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