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.
Fiona has a broad practice in public law, regulatory law, tort law, coronial inquests and public inquiries. Fiona is regularly briefed to advise and appear for private and government clients in State and Commonwealth Courts and Tribunals.
Alex Fogarty has 25 years’ experience as a solicitor both in private practice (commercial and crime), in-house corporate counsel and as a banker.
Tasman is barrister and mediator with an interest in dispute resolution.
Mediation Practice
Tasman has conducted mediations in the following areas:
Matthew Hooper practices in common law, principally in personal injury, professional negligence, insurance indemnity disputes, class actions and judicial review proceedings.
Sandip appears and advises (both led and unled) in a range of common law, media, insurance and administrative law matters, including trials, inquests and appeals.
Jennifer Trewhella has a broad administrative and commercial law practice.
Annette appears in all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court. She brings her strong analytical skills and extensive experience of writing, editing and training to her work as a barrister.
Kane has substantial experience across all aspects of commercial litigation, with a particular focus on class action, regulatory, corporations and securities, and equity proceedings.
Leisa specialises in common law personal injury work.
Her work at the bar has provided her with significant experience in:
Joel won the Supreme Court prize at Melbourne Law School. Before coming to the Bar he worked as a solicitor at Minter Ellison, as associate to Black CJ of the Federal Court, as in-house counsel for the ACTU, and as a United Nations (ILO) consultant in Nepal.
Caroline Ratcliffe-Jones has a busy criminal defence practice and regularly advises on, and appears in a diverse range of summary and indictable matters before the Children's, Magistrates' and County Courts.
Dr Stern specialises in advocacy in courts and tribunals, including advising solicitors on how best to maximise their clients’ prospects of success in litigation and drawing up instruments and other documentation as instructed by solicitors to this end. Dr Stern works in such areas of practice a
Jeremy predominantly practises in commercial law and has extensive experience in complex commercial disputes and litigation.
Premala signed the Bar Roll in 2012, practising primarily in commercial, construction, banking and finance, competition and public law. She has built a substantial trial and appellate practice in large, complex matters and has particular expertise in high-value international arbitrations.
Patrick has acted for clients in a wide range of contractual disputes in Victorian courts and tribunals.
In the course of his work at the bar he has also accepted briefs to advise and appear in employment law and wills disputes, as well as professional disciplinary hearings.
Aimee is a practical and commercial barrister. She is focussed on solving her clients' known problems, while keeping an eye to the broader risks and opportunities for her clients.
Sarah has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law and related jurisdictions since her admission to legal practice.
Nick practices in all areas of criminal law, including matters brought under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Angus Galbraith practices in employment law/industrial relations and commercial disputes.
Andrew has a commercial litigation practice, with a focus on construction and property law.
Andrew conducts a dedicated practice in intellectual property law with a predominate focus branding (trade mark law, domain names and passing off).
Nicholas Kotros specialises in tax litigation. He is one of a handful of recognised experts in state taxes. He also takes briefs in commercial and public law matters.
Luke has a broad commercial litigation practice, advising and appearing (both led and unled) in a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly acts for ASX listed companies, SMEs and individuals. Since 2019, Luke has been recognised in each annual edition of the Best Lawyers™ in Aus
Peter Creighton-Selvay practises in general commercial litigation and has specialist expertise in intellectual property litigation
Andrew de Wijn specialises in federal and state tax matters. As well as appearing in courts and tribunals, Andrew provides technical tax advice to clients and assists in dealing with the ATO, particularly in relation to ruling requests and objections as well as settlement negotiations.
Gautam provides advice and acts in a wide variety of commercial and administrative law matters. His practice has a particular focus on defamation and intellectual property law including trade marks, and copyright, and administrative law including FOI proceedings.
Eleanor signed the bar roll in October 2012, reading with Stephen Russell. Prior to coming to the bar Eleanor served her articles under Tony Hargreaves at Kenna Croxford & Co in 1999.
Nawaar Hassan practises in insurance, employment and industrial, superannuation and commercial law.
Insurance
Leana practises in commercial and public law with a focus on banking and finance, regulatory proceedings, class actions and insolvency.
Tom practices in public law, common law, and general commercial litigation. He has particular expertise in large scale tort litigation.
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