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.
Joseph appears primarily in the various Federal and State courts and the Fair Work Commission in matters involving all aspects of workplace law, with particular expertise appearing in the Federal Court and the Federal and Family Circuit Court.
Shaun practices mainly in criminal, inquisitorial and administrative jurisdictions. Details about his work appear below.
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Gavan was admitted in 1989 and worked for twelve years as a solicitor in the Mildura area. For eight years he practiced with Mr. Bruce Garde and for four years as principal solicitor at the Murray Mallee Community Legal Service.
Thomas worked at Baird & McGregor Solicitors from 1997 to 2002 handling a range of criminal and civil litigation.
Matthew Bromley was admitted to practice in 1989 and signed the Bar Roll in 2002.
Anton Trichardt's practice covers various areas of law, including general commercial law, contract law, commodities law, corporate law (including corporate insolvency, shareholder disputes), banking and finance law, trusts, construction and engineering law, maritime law, conflict of laws, offshor
Lachlan Wraith has a broad and practical understanding of legal and taxation issues related to estates, trusts (testamentary, family, special disability, and compensation trusts), charitable trusts (including “PAFS”) and representative administrations (VCAT and EPoA).
Yildana Hardjadibrata was admitted to practice in 1984 and signed the Bar Roll in 2002. He has extensive experience in criminal litigation, with an emphasis on commercial crime.
Philip Hayes was admitted to practice in 1996 and signed the Bar Roll in 2002.Philip's recent experience encompassed a wide range of commercial and criminal litigation; focusing on construction, corporations and insolvency law.As a solicitor in the Construction and Engineering group at Maddocks,
Dr Michelle Sharpe is a barrister, and a member of the Victorian Bar and New South Wales Bar, practicing primarily in the area of general commercial and regulatory law specialising in contract and consumer protection law.
Solicitor advocate 1984 - 2002, Lamb Cassidy Solicitors, Geelong.
Victorian Bar commencing 2002. Practice includes court and tribunal proceedings relating to:
Louie has a varied commercial practice with a focus on contract, corporations, securities, insolvency, property, and commercial leasing. Louie has also developed a particular specialty in retail leasing.
Tim Donaghey is a leading employment/ industrial relations junior counsel, practising predominantly in Melbourne and Sydney. Tim has an extensive practice, and experience on the full range of workplace matters including agreements, awards, general protections, industrial action, injunctive relie
Since being called to the Bar in 2002, Dee Brooker has gained extensive experience in various areas of law, including employment and industrial law. Dee has worked as a Conciliator with the Fair Work Commission and prior to 2010 appeared regularly in all matters of family law.
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Upon his admission to practice in
1996 Mark worked with Madgwicks on the preparation of pleadings in the Pyramid
building Society case. Mark then joined the Mornington Peninsula firm of Wright
“It’s refreshing as a commercial lawyer to find a barrister who has a good commercial sense for not only analysing issues but also finding solutions. What differentiates working with Michael is that he’s prepared to give strong recommendations and I value his proactive commercial input.”
Counsel was admitted to practice in 1997 and came to the Bar in 2002. She practices in all State and Federal jurisdictions.
I have been a commercial litigation lawyer for 30 years and a mediator for over 20 years. I currently practice at the Victorian Bar exclusively as a mediator.
Jason was admitted in 2002 after serving his Articles with Rigby Cooke and signed the Bar Roll in 2003.
Peter's main areas of expertise are insolvency and commercial disputes.
Prior to coming to the bar, Penny spent 6 years practising in plaintiff and defendant personal injury law firms managing extensive portfolios in statutory benefits and common law TAC and WorkCover litigation, public liability and medical negligence litigation.
Serge was admitted in February 2002 after completing his Articles with Armstrong Collins and Delacy of Kyneton.
Tom is a leading practitioner in planning and environmental law and building and property law. He appears in all courts and tribunals across Victoria, including VCAT, Planning Panels Victoria and the Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts.
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