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.
Campbell practises in Family Law (Children and Property) in the Commonwealth Federal Circuit Court and Family Court. He also practises in the Family Violence jurisdiction particularly in Intervention Order contests in the Victorian Magistrates Court.
Steve is available to be booked in all areas of family violence, including intervention orders and associated criminal and family law matters.
Emma Mealy is an expert in state taxes. She provides specialist advice in stamp duty, land tax and payroll tax. This includes practical and strategic advice in respect of ruling requests, investigations, objections and litigation.
Luisa returned to the Bar in 2019 after two and a half years at Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) where she occupied the roles of General Manager, Legal Services Branch and Senior Advocate.
Jacqualyn is available for appearances in Mildura and throughout the Lodden Mallee Region and Melbourne.
Andrew is experienced in complex personal injury and product liability cases and class actions. He was formerly an associate at Slater & Gordon, where he had an asbestos practice and was heavily involved in tobacco litigation including McCabe v British American Tobacco and Laurie v the Commo
Ben appears in common law, public law (administrative and constitutional law) and insurance, often in appeals and for judicial review.
Nick did his articles at Galbally & O’Bryan in 2002. He worked in the Commercial Litigation department from 2003 to 2005, practising mainly in Employment law.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Sarah Fisken worked for over three years at Kennedy Partners (formerly Kennedy Wisewoulds), where she practised exclusively in Family/de Facto Law, and related jurisdictions.
Jim has over 25 years extensive experience in the Building and Construction industry predominately in Electrical and Mechanical services having worked on many major building projects, he is well equipped to advise in building related disputes and other Commercial law matters.
Margo Harris has extensive experience in commercial law within Australia and internationally, having practised law in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.
Peter Caillard is a commercial barrister with extensive legal and commercial experience in Australia and overseas.
Chris completed his law degree at Monash University in 2003 and came to the Bar with five years of experience practising as a lawyer in family law and commercial litigation.
Nasos practises in commercial law and has significant experience in taxation and revenue disputes.
Catherine practices in taxation, commercial and public law. Catherine has also appeared in both international and domestic commercial arbitration.
Tom is a leading practitioner in town planning and building law. He provides advice to clients on complex building and town planning issues. He appears before the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Building Appeals Board, the Magistrates’ Court and the Victorian Building Author
Michael practices primarily in personal injury and insurance law.
Daniel practices predominantly in public law, with a particular focus on planning and environment law including judicial review and appeals, merits review, panels and inquiries.
Ms Cochrane has returned to her home-town of Melbourne after 8 years as a barrister in Brisbane where she developed a diverse general practice in a range of jurisdictions.
Vytautas Valasinavicius, (Vytas for short), brings to the Bar many years of experience in supervisory and managerial roles in various industries which provides valuable background to his practice as well as having been a sworn member of Victoria Police back in the eighties.
Ek practices in all areas of Family Law – matrimonial or de-facto relationships – dealing with parenting and property matters. He appears at the Family Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court.
Christopher practices as a Criminal Barrister with a focus on indictable trial work. He regularly appears in;
Harry is available to appear and advise in all areas of commercial law. He has particular experience in financial services, insurance, equity and trusts and property law matters.
Before joining the Bar, Harry worked as a solicitor at Allens Arthur Robinson.
David Downey successfully completed the September 2011 Bar Readers Course.
Prior to coming to Australia David practised at the English Bar for nearly seven years mainly in criminal cases, appearing regularly for both defence and prosecution at all levels.
Rupert joined the Bar in 2010 and practices in planning and environment law acting for government, non-government, and private clients.
Stella practices in common law personal injury, administrative law (particularly, review of medical panels) and equal opportunity including discrimination and sexual harassment cases.
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