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.
Graeme Peake has practised in environmental, planning and local government law since being admitted in 1981.
He was a partner in the Local Government section of Price Brent, Solicitors, before signing the Bar role in 1995.
Michael has practised as a barrister at the Victorian Bar since 1995.He has appeared in all jurisdictions (both Federal and State), in both Trials and Appeals, in commercial, common law, family and criminal matters.Michael has particular expertise in corporate and commercial disputes and issues a
Maya has over 20 years’ experience at the commercial bar appearing in applications, directions and trials in jurisdictions from VCAT to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
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Articled to Messrs Kenna Croxford where he was exposed to criminal and
commercial litigation. Later as a Senior Associate with Clayton Utz he practised
in corporate and commercial litigation including Securities Law, Takeovers,
Fiona has a broad national practice as an advocate and adviser, in private and public law matters.
She practises principally in taxation law (federal and state), commercial law, regulatory law and administrative law, at trial and appellate level.
David Forbes has practised as a barrister in commercial and equity law for over 20 years.
Rika Teicher (LL.B.
Type of practice: I presently practice in the following areas:
Paul Duggan appears mainly in the Supreme Court, the County Court and VCAT (particularly its Building & Property List and Civil Claims List) but is also available for work in the federal and interstate jurisdictions.
Profile Profile Alan's practice is generally in the Supreme and Federal Courts concentrating in complex commercial disputes.
An experienced advocate practicing in both personal injury and torts matters in a wide range of jurisdictions.
Daryl has appeared in many complex and notable matters both in Victoria and interstate.
Jim Shaw was admitted to practice and signed the Bar Roll in 1996. He read with Craig Harrison KC. He has been a member of Crockett Chambers since 2005 (www.crockett.com.au).
Richard A Harris practises in a wide range of commercial related matters, including building, insolvency, property and insurance claims.
1996 to date:
Eugene practices extensively in employment and industrial law matters and has a general administrative law practice.
1987-1996.
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Summary of Qualifications and Experience:1972-74 Bachelor of Science at the University of Tasmania. 1975-76 Travelling
and working in Australia and overseas.
1977-78 M.Sc.
Richard’s practice is focused on Domestic Building Law and Bankruptcy Law. He was a member of the committee of the Building Dispute Practitioners’ Society (BDPS) from 2005 until 2014 and he is a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA).
Since 2008 Nick Batten has specialised in criminal trials. He has prosecuted a range of offences including complex fraud, serious violent and sexual offending. In 2011 he appeared in people smuggling trials in Darwin.
Tony Lang practises in commercial, administrative and local government law.
Rob Peters practises in the Supreme and Federal Courts in most areas of commercial law.Rob's particular areas of interest include law concerning contracts, corporations, equity and trusts, joint ventures, professional negligence, property law, restitution and trade practices.
Bruce practices in personal injuries litigation, both common law and statutory compensation.
To discuss Bruce's availability or for more information, please contact the Clerks at Greens List on +61 3 9225 7222.
Shane has been at the Victorian Bar coalface for the last two and a half decades, practising in all forms of criminal law cases, intervention orders, coroners inquests, confiscation proceedings, IBAC proceedings, compulsory examinations and occupational health and safety matters.
David has a well-established practice in the field of property law. He has undertaken work for the State and Federal Governments, the Registrar of Titles and the ANZ Bank.
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Jeffery undertook
his studies at Monash University where he graduated Bachelor of Economics [1992]
and Bachelor of Laws [Honours] [1995] including 10 distinctions.
Admission: 4 February 1991 (WA); 11 March 1991 (High Court)
Prior to coming to the Victorian Bar Fiona worked as a general nurse. Since coming to the Bar Fiona has developed a broad practice with specific focus on medical liability, professional disciplinary matters and coronial inquests.
Pracitce Focus
Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Product Liability.
Matt is an experienced trial and appellate advocate, and practices extensively in the Supreme Court (including the Court of Appeal) and County Court in the following areas:
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Marie McCredie completed her articles at Maddock Lonie & Chisholm and then worked as a solicitor with Ryan Carlisle Thomas before commencing the Readers course in March 1992. She signed the Bar Roll in May 1992.
Justin studied for his law degree and arts degree at the University of Melbourne. In March 1997, he came to the Bar and read with Joe Gullaci. He has practiced in crime since.
Experienced Criminal Trial barrister.
Indictable Crime Certificate.
Member of the VLA Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List.
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