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.
Andrew has a broad commercial and equity practice at the Bar. He is regularly briefed in respect of contract, trust, property, insolvency (both personal and corporate), partnership and/or corporations law disputes.
Jennifer Findlay practises in all areas of commercial litigation.
She also lectures and tutors in Corporations Law and Trusts at Monash University in the Undergraduate and Juris Doctor law courses.
Scott practices in commercial litigation.
Raph has a broad civil practice, at both trial and appellate level. He practises primarily in torts, class actions, judicial review, insurance and coronial law.
Sarah practices primarily in insurance litigation.
Before coming to the Bar, Sarah managed the Melbourne branch of Shine Lawyers and practiced predominantly in the area of personal injury law.
Dane is an experienced advocate, having appeared in most Courts and Tribunals. He has advised solicitors and corporate clients on a wide range of matters across the commercial law spectrum.
James is a public lawyer with a strong background in law enforcement, national security, immigration and information law.
Laura Keily is a specialist in corporations and financial services law as well as complex commercial litigation.
Laura is also a qualified international arbitrator.
Christina specialises in commercial law and appears in trial and appellate courts in all jurisdictions in Australia.
Current and recent matters of significance include:
���From 2006 to 2008, Kate worked at Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers, first as an articled clerk and then as a solicitor. Whilst at Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers, Kate practiced exclusively in all areas of Family Law.
Brenton Devanny has a broad commercial practice. He has a focus on insolvency, banking and finance, commercial arbitration and corporations law.
Tim Goodwin practices primarily in commercial and public law. His experience includes administrative law, constitutional law, discrimination and human rights law, government advice work, commissions and inquiries, regulatory action, and native title and land rights work.
Practises in general commercial law, including contracts, corporations, equity and insolvency. Formerly associate to Elliott J of the Supreme Court of Victoria and solicitor at Mallesons.
Selected matters:
Fiona Knowles practises mostly in work related areas, including in industrial, regulatory and representative proceedings. Fiona has acted for a wide variety of clients, such as government departments, associations, corporations and individuals.
To see some of the more significant matters (reported and unreported) that Joel has appeared and advised in, please go to 'Extended Biography'.
Overview of Practice
Adam is an experienced defence advocate in a broad range of serious criminal law and related administrative law and public interest matters. He is particularly adept at representing clients in cases arising out of sophisticated investigations and involving complex evidentiary and legal issues.
Andrew practises predominantly in plaintiff personal injury common law and statutory schemes. He has extensive experience across all Victorian courts and tribunals in asbestos and chemical exposure, public liability, medical negligence, workers compensation, transport accident and institutional a
Tim practises in class actions, corporations, property and commercial law.
Phillip welcomes briefs (both electronic and hardcopy paper briefs) in common law and statutory personal injury claims and Inquiries.
David has experience in personal injuries, occupational health and safety, administrative reviews, criminal law and appeals.
Georgie Coleman practises in commercial law, regulatory law, and public law and inquiries.
Amelia Beech has appeared as an advocate in a broad range of criminal defence matters across both Victoria and the Northern Territory, having worked as a solicitor advocate in private practice and at Victoria Legal Aid and as a barrister and solicitor at the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commissio
Michael's practice is focused on criminal law and related areas, but also extends to commercial and public law.
John has a broad commercial practice with a particular interest in professional negligence matters. John also acts in matters involving contract law, property law (including leasing), insolvency and bankruptcy, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and incorporated associations.
Victoria practices in a broad range of commercial and common law matters.
Victoria appears in all State and Federal courts, as well as private arbitrations, and accepts briefs to appear, advise and draw pleadings.
Campbell joined the Bar in May 2014. Previously, Campbell had been a partner in the commercial litigation group of Freehills, focusing primarily on disputes related to intellectual property or information technology.
Phil practises in commercial and public 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