Clerks
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
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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.
Justin has broad experience acting in a range of commercial matters.
Maree has a busy trial and appellate practice, specialising in common law and public and administrative law disputes. She primarily accepts briefs in Victorian and Tasmanian matters.
Meredith specialises in complex tax and public law cases.
She has appeared in over 60 superior court contested proceedings which have resulted in published judgments in state and commonwealth courts and tribunals, including in applications to the High Court.
Andrew practices in all areas of commercial law.
Kate Burke practises in employment and industrial relations law, and in trade practices, tort, and consumer protection law.
Ben appears in common law, public law, and insurance, often in appeals and for judicial review.
Before coming to the Bar, Ben completed the Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, graduating with Distinction (highest honours).
Matthew Hooper practices in common law, principally in personal injury, professional negligence, insurance indemnity disputes, class actions and judicial review proceedings.
ProfileCounsel has an extensive practice in Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Property Law, Intellectual Property, Defamation and Sports Law. In addition, he also advises and appears on Banking, Equity and Probate matters.
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Andrew for some years conducted a general practice with an emphasis on Family
and Criminal law. He now provides a specialist service in the area of family law
and its associated jurisdictions involving the breakdown of de facto
Sam practices extensively in all aspects of commercial, property and insolvency litigation. He appears in all Courts across Victoria.
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In recent years, David has specialised in conducting Mediations, and in appearing for Plaintiffs at T.A.C. Protocol Conferences as well as appearing for both Plaintiffs or Defendants at Mediations.He has his own Mediation Centre which is located on Level 10, 488 Bourke St Melbourne.
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Ian has
practised in a variety of areas as a trial advocate. He has particular expertise
in criminal trials. He has experience, outside the law, in engineering gained
Patrick has practised as a barrister for 45 years, almost exclusively in the criminal jurisdiction as a defence advocate in Victoria and interstate. He has extensive experience in trials and hearings of all types, complexity and jurisdictions.
David O'Doherty conducted his own general practice as a solicitor for five years before coming to the Bar in 1976. He has practised extensively in civil litigation, including personal injuries and family law.
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In his forty year career at the Victorian Bar, Sandy Robertson has practised extensively in Criminal and Civil matters conducting many Criminal Trials and Civil Juries and Causes.
I joined the Victorian Bar in 1977 and after testing the water in various jurisdictions, settled on the following area of practice, the Magistrates Court Civil Jurisdiction mainly dealing with motor vehicle accidents.
Graeme is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.
John has over four decades of experience in the areas of Family Law, including De Facto disputes and matters requiring equitable and common law relief.
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After graduating from Monash University Michael was articled to Mary Cameron of Stedman Cameron Meares & Hall where he received a solid grounding in family law.
Experienced trial and appellate advocate with an attendant advisory practice. Appeared/acted in a multitude of cases in general commercial and equity law, and in cases also of employment contracts including restraint of trade, and in cases of professional negligence.
Robert McCloskey is practising in Family Law, appearances before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, Guardianship and Administration Appearances at VCAT.
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