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.
James FitzGerald practices in criminal law. He regularly appears in the Magistrates Court, County Court and Supreme Court. He conducts committal hearings, contests, trials, plea hearings and other related applications in those courts.
Practice Details
Since coming to the Bar in 2005 Rory McIvor has specialised in Family Law, particularly in matrimonial and de facto property matters.
Kieren has a broad commercial and equity practice at the Bar, in areas ranging from corporations law disputes, to property litigation and general commercial litigation.
Russell has practised as a lawyer in the public sector, both federal (in Canberra) and state, and in the private sector at Blake Dawson Waldron.
Since signing the Bar Roll, Rolf Sorensen’s practice has focused particularly on immigration, discrimination and equal opportunity, professional disciplinary hearings and occupational licensing and regulatory offences.
Articled at Doyle & Kerr and eventually Partner there. Merged firms to be partner with Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson for 4 years. At the bar since 2005. Broadly does all commercial work.
Principle areas of practice
Since coming to the bar in 2005, Gavin has been briefed primarily in the areas of insurance and personal injury law. He appears regularly in the Supreme, County and Magistrates' Courts both in Melbourne and on circuit.
Joanne’s expertise and interest is in environmental and planning law. She appears regularly before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Tyson was admitted to practice in 1998 and signed the Bar Roll in 2005. He conducts a broad commercial litigation and advisory practice.
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Wayne has a broad practice and appears in all jurisdictions. He is currently a member of the Australian Football League/AFLW Tribunals, AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal and AFL Appeals Tribunal.
Family Law Mediations.
Part iv Mediations
David practises largely in Family Law, Defacto matters, Intervention Orders and Crime. He has over ten years at the Bar and is available for legally aided as well as privately funded matters. He also appears for Independant Children's Lawyers.
**Andrew currently divides his time primarily between Dubai, Riyadh and London focusing on heavy weight arbitrations seated in the MENA region.
Andrew holds law degrees from English and Australian universities.
Edward has a broad commercial and equity practice, with extensive experience in Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), real property, equity and trusts matters.
Justin practises throughout Australia in commercial, administrative, regulatory and tort law, particularly in matters involving commercial fraud, directors’ duties, professional negligence, and class actions.
Marcus Duckett has been working as a lawyer for over 22 years. He has been a Barrister for over 18 years.
Joshua practices primarily in corporate, commercial, equity and property related matters.
Nadia was admitted to the legal profession on 8 November 2000 and signed the Victorian Bar Roll on 11 May 2006.
Nadia speaks several languages including French, Italian and German.
Areas of Expertise
Criminal Law
Criminal Law (Appellate)
Paul is a seasoned advocate and appears in jury trials in the Supreme and County Courts in Victoria. He holds an Indictable Crime Certificate (ICC) and is on the VLA Preferred Barrister List (PBL) and has developed an expertise in particularly complex jury trials, including those involving spec
Meredith has 18 years’ experience as a barrister and specialises in tax and public law.
James Shaw’s practice is predominantly in building, engineering and construction disputes, and in particular those with a significant technical or engineering focus.
Francesca was admitted to practice May 2002 in NSW and has over 20 years experience in the criminal law. Prior to coming to the Bar she was engaged in private practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and regulatory prosecutions.
Fiona McKenzie practises mainly in the area of administrative law. In recent years she has focussed on Aged Care work for Aged Care providers who are facing regulatory action by the Department of Health and Aged Care or the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency.
Elizabeth completed her articles at Galbally Rolfe, and was the Associate to his Honour Judge Anderson of the County Court of Victoria.
Elizabeth McKinnon practices in the following areas:
- Crime
- Appellate Advocacy
- Confiscations
Nik practises in all areas of commercial and property law.
He welcomes both advocacy and advice briefs. Nik has a direct and practical approach to achieve optimal commercial outcomes for clients.
Although admitted in 1972 David did not practice in law until 1995 when he was employed as a duty lawyer with VLA for 4 years. He then spent 7 years at the OPP including one year with the Western Australia DPP as a Crown Prosecutor before coming to the Bar.
Nicholas Andreou is a highly experienced Victorian barrister and mediator, who specialises in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, building and construction law, commercial law, corporations law, and defamation law.
John comes to the Bar with a great breadth of experience both in and outside the law. Admitted to practice in Victoria in 1985, he became a partner in the firm of Gadens Ridgeway (as it then was) in 1989.
Renee is a commercial barrister with more than 17 years' experience at the Victorian Bar. Her broad practice extends across various industries and she has acted for and against corporations, government, and individuals.
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