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.
Patricia specialises in Criminal and Family Law.
She appears regularly in the Magistrates and County Courts in pleas, bail applications, appeals, contested hearings and committals. She also has extensive experience in the Childrens’ Court Criminal jurisdiction.
Sarah has expertise in criminal and public law. She appears in criminal trials, criminal appeals, judicial review proceedings, commissions of inquiry and in regulatory cases.
Brad Penno, BA, LLB, Grad. Dip. Leg. Prac., practises predominantly in the civil, crime and commercial areas. He appears in the superior courts, appearing regularly in the lower courts, VCAT and the Coroner's Court.
Ria has extensive experience in Australian and international tax having practised in the field for more than 20 years, including 15 years as a barrister at the Victorian Bar.
Since coming to the Bar in 2008, James has developed a broad commercial litigation practice with a focus in building and construction disputes and insurance law.
Employed in various community centres, Victoria Aboriginal Legal Aid and as a Criminal Lawyer.Operating a practice in Richmond for approximately 20 years. Divides time between working in Northern NSW/Southern Queensland and Victoria, primarily in Criminal Trial work.
Ewan accepts briefs to appear and provide written advice in family law matters.
Ewan specialises in family law matters and regularly appears in court for pre-trial hearings, final hearings, and appeals.
Tristan has significant experience in large commercial and construction disputes.
Dr. Michael Wolff (Dr. Jur; Mag. Jur; MCJ; FCIArb) was admitted to practice in Australia in 2002 and signed the Victorian Bar Roll in 2008.
Anne-Louise regularly appears in trials, applications and procedural hearings in the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court, in both parenting and property matters. She has extensive experience in the family and criminal divisions of the Children’s Court and in intervention order matters hear
Vassiliki (Vass) Theoharopoulou (BA. LLB.) was admitted to practice in 2000 and signed the Bar Roll in 2008.
Vass has extensive experience in Family Law/Domestic Relationship Law and Intervention Orders.
Andrew specialises in Family Law and has worked almost exclusively in this field since signing the bar roll in 2008.
Andrew has extensive experience in High-Value and Complex Property disputes, Parenting and Hague Convention (Child Abduction) matters.
Moya accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and administrative law.
Since coming to the Bar Eliza has had a broad practice in general commercial law and in criminal law.
Eliza regularly advises and appears in occupational health and safety proceedings in the Magistrates Court and County Court, in pleas, committals and jury trials.
Justin has broad experience acting in a range of commercial matters.
Mark McKillop accepts briefs as Counsel and as Mediator in all commercial matters, particularly in insolvency, banking, corporations and property litigation.
Val practises in the areas of family and de facto law, crimes family violence and compensation matters.
Val handles all aspects of family law from property and parenting matters to child support and divorces; and has extensive litigation experience across a broad range of matters.
Rebecca Davern practises in a wide range of commercial matters including major tort class actions, corporations law, administrative law and employment and discrimination law.
Nicola was an Associate at Maddocks before coming to the bar where she practised extensively in the local government, planning and environment field.As a solicitor, Nicola regularly appeared at VCAT in relation to merits appeals, declaration applications, and enforcement order and contempt proc
Marita has over 30 years experience in the law, and has been a barrister since 2008, and a nationally accredited Mediator since December 2023.
Daniel Cash is a trial advocate specialising in family law, criminal law and intervention order proceedings.
Family Law
Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Family Law Specialist from 2005.Associate at Ryan Carlisle Thomas Solicitors (2000-2007) and Articles with Birch, Ross & Barlow (1998-1999).Prior to joining the Bar, Daniela practised in Family Law for eight years. Practise at the Bar includes all areas o
Tammy practices predominantly in general commercial litigation, trade practices, common law, property and wills and estates. Since signing the Bar Roll, Tammy has appeared in the Full Federal Court, Federal Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and County Court in a variety of cases.Tammy has se
Sam practises in commercial litigation, tax and administrative law.
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