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.
Esther's current practice focuses on trial advocacy (criminal law), complex Intervention Orders (contests & appeals), inquests, inquiries and administrative law including judicial review.
Dugald specialises in common law, insurance and commercial matters including industrial accidents, transport accidents, medical negligence, general insurance, product liability, professional negligence, inquests and class actions at trial (both before juries and Judge alone) and appellate level.
Robert has a background in Management Consulting - working with clients in Australia and internationally.
Ursula practises exclusively in the areas of wills and estates, equity and trusts.
Profile Mark completed his articles at Minter Ellison.
ProfileCharmaine Lye practices predominantly in commercial matters including matters involving corporate and securities law, trade practices, contract and tort law.
Since being called to the Bar Dr Claudio Bozzi has appeared in a number of jurisdictions including the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates Court and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Lucy Hartnett practices in CRIMINAL and Child Protection law.
Tim is an experienced commercial barrister and appears in a wide range of commercial disputes and professional disciplinary matters. He has extensive experience in working on cases as part of a team made up of solicitors and other counsel. He is an experienced trial advocate.
Anjali appears in the Magistrates', Children's and County Courts in all manner of criminal, family violence, child protection and crimes compensations cases. She has particular experience working with indigenous clients, and children and young people, and a special interest in theraputic justice
Jim practises predominantly in industrial and administrative law. He also maintains an employment practice, involving discrimination and contractual claims.
Jim's industrial practice encompasses both advice and appearance work across the Federal Courts and the Fair Work Commission.
Sascha has practiced in Insurance Litigation, particularly in the Personal Injuries jurisdiction, since 2000, comprising six years as a Solicitor and seventeen years as a Barrister. As a Solicitor, Sascha handled all aspects of WorkCover compensation and common law litigation in the relevant cou
Before joining the Bar, Fotini worked with Community Correctional Services. Over a 10 year period, she worked in various portfolios and with a wide range of clients.
John practices in family law.
He has a particular interest in bankruptcy and third party claims. In parenting disputes, he has a particular liking for parental alienation and unacceptable risk cases.
Some of the more useful appearances he has made include:
Aaron Weinstock appears and advises in commercial disputes, focusing on financial services, corporations, and insolvency.
Before coming to the Bar, Aaron practised as a solicitor in commercial disputes at Mallesons Stephen Jaques, now part of King & Wood Mallesons.
Anthony currently practises in criminal and administrative law matters.
He accepts briefs to appear in both summary and indictable criminal law matters.
He appears in all courts and tribunals in Victoria and accepts regional Victoria and interstate briefs.
Spiros Metaxas is a highly experienced Barrister and trial advocate with a busy broad legal practice that enables him to draw on his 13 years of corporate experience working in Information Technology and Business Systems. He has outstanding skills as an advocate with extensive court experience.
Tim Purdey came to the Bar in 2006 with considerable experience in commercial litigation and insolvency.
FAMILY LAW BARRISTER & ADVANCED MEDIATOR
Janine Wald is a member of the Bar who has more than 20 years of legal experience. She practises primarily in the Commercial and Family Law jurisdictions.
Commercial Law
Adam joined the Bar in 2006. During that time, Adam has developed an extensive practice in general commercial litigation. He also has specialist expertise in corporations, insolvency, banking and property law.
Since coming to the Bar Mario has appeared in criminal and civil matters in a range of jurisdictions, both state and federal, including interstate appearances in NSW and Queensland.
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Previous positions
Adele was admitted to practice in 2005 and signed the bar roll in 2006.Prior to studying law Adele had a private town planning practice for 16 years.
Nick Poynder graduated from the University of Tasmania with an LL.B (Hons) in 1983. He was admitted to practice in Tasmania in 1984 then moved to Melbourne to work as a solicitor in 1986.
Anita practises predominantly in common law, personal injury and workplace relations across all jurisdictions, including the Review and Regulation List at VCAT.
Prior to being called to the Bar Noam was an Associate to Her Honour Judge Harbison and Her Honour Judge Nicholson of the County Court for two years. He has experience in all aspects of civil interlocutory proceedings, pleas in mitigation, criminal directions hearings and case conferences.
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