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.
Philip Teo practices predominantly in the areas of criminal and quasi-criminal law.
Denise Dwyer was admitted to practice in November 1995 and signed the Bar Roll in October 2013. Denise has extensive experience in all aspects of family law and has been involved in complex parenting and property matters.
Suzanne came to the Bar with more than 14 years experience as a solicitor and senior associate practising in commercial and civil litigation and dispute resolution.
Damian has extensive experience across a broad range of legal practice areas including commercial litigation, business law, family law and intervention order hearings.
Gordon brings a wealth of experience and commitment to resolving the best possible outcome for clients.
Bridgette was admitted to the legal profession in 2009 and accepts briefs to act in matters relating to all aspects of family law and intervention order matters.
As a solicitor, Bridgette gained significant experience in various aspects of family law including:
Elle Nikou Madalin specialises in commercial and corporations law, including corporate and personal insolvency.
She also has considerable expertise in defamation (including business reputation cases), media and suppression proceedings, and all aspects of sports law.
Justin has a common law and commercial practice.
Justin practises in all areas of common law (negligence and intentional torts), including professional negligence, personal injury (incl. psychiatric injury), class actions and public liability.
Ray is an experienced lawyer, having practised as a barrister for more than nine years, and as a solicitor prior to coming to the Bar. He has a broad practice, reflecting a desire to be a well-rounded advocate. He works primarily in personal injury law, but also appears regularly in a variety o
Adam has a general commercial and criminal law practice, and has appeared in all Victorian and Federal Courts, and the VCAT. He is also on the NSW roll.
Robert has a broad commercial, company and regulatory practice. His core practice areas include insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property and financial services.
Rahmin de Kretser accepts briefs in all litigious matters with a significant focus on criminal, quasi-criminal and disciplinary proceedings. He has been selected by Victoria Legal Aid as a member of the Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List.
PROFILE
Luke Howson is an ICC certified criminal defence barrister.
He has degrees in law, science and arts.
EXPERIENCE
Since coming to the bar, he has:
Matthew practices at Greenway Chambers in Sydney and Aickin Chambers in Melbourne. He is also a member of 8 Petrie Terrace Chambers in Brisbane.
Daniel practises in class actions, tort, commercial and the coronial jurisdiction.
He is a contributing author (with David L Bailey) of Civil Procedure Victoria.
Myles practises in commercial law, with particular experience in contract, equity, corporations, class actions, trade practices (including competition), insurance and telecommunications matters.
Morgan practices in criminal law and occupational health and safety.
Whilst she appears in all jurisdictions in Victoria, Morgan has an indictable crime practice and primarily appears in trials and pleas. She drafts written cases and appears as counsel in the Court of Appeal.
Lucy M E Line practises in regulatory and disciplinary matters involving civil or criminal penalties.
Since coming to the Bar Carmelina has predominantly appeared in personal injury related matters. She regularly appears in damages trials, serious injury applications, review hearings and appeals.
Brian Kennedy has a broad practice at the Bar encompassing advice and appearance work at trial and appellate level. He specialises in Gaming, Casino, Banking, Financial and Loan Enforcement litigation, and building and construction. He appears in the superior courts.
Jessica specialises in common law and personal injury matters. She appears in a wide range of matters including:
Lachlan specialises in personal injury matters.
He is experienced in preparing, advising and appearing in all jurisdictions for both plaintiffs and defendants in damages actions, serious injury applications, recoveries proceedings, and statutory benefits claims.
Tim practises in commercial law, public law and tort, with a particular interest in competition law. He has appeared before State and Federal Courts and Courts of Appeal and international tribunals.
Catherine advises and appears in a range of commercial and public law matters, with a focus on the energy, transport, telecommunications and water sectors.
Paul Smallwood is one of the pre-eminent junior criminal barristers in Australia according to Doyle’s Guide.
Evelyn has 15 years of experience in litigation and resolving disputes. She has a broad practice, predominantly in commercial, employment, public and common law.
Commercial law
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James Anderson has practised in criminal, commercial and administrative law for over ten years.
He regularly appears in the County Court in jury trials and pleas. He appears in all criminal matters in the Magistrates' Court.
Yuliya is a Barrister, practising principally in the areas of domestic criminal law and public international law, and is currently completing her PhD in international law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Martin is an experienced commercial litigator. He accepts briefs for appearances, advice and mediations as counsel appearing and also as mediator. Martin has a key appreciation of the commercial needs and expectations of the solicitor as well as the client in the disputes in w
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