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.
Anna practises in public and commercial law.
Jacqui practices exclusively in family law.
Gary Taylor maintains a practice in all areas of Personal Injury Law.
Since being called to the Bar in 2016, Natasha has practiced primarily in common law, including WorkCover and TAC claims. Natasha has a particular interest in sexual abuse and forced adoption cases cases.
Patrick has a broad civil practice and regularly advises on and appears in matters involving real property, building and construction, wills and estates, professional negligence, insurance, insolvency and consumer law.
Real Property
William Thomas specialises in commercial, construction and insurance law.
An experienced advocate, he practises in all Australian jurisdictions and regularly appears in State and federal courts and tribunals, as well as in arbitral tribunals and ad hoc arbitrations.
Peta accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and family law.
Marissa has a broad administrative law practice with a particular focus in planning and environment law. She also accepts briefs in compulsory acquisition and land valuation matters.
James practises mainly in commercial and public law. He has particular interests in equity and trusts, insurance, and in cross-border disputes.
Jennifer Cowen primarily practises in medical negligence and personal injuries litigation and health law.
Jack accepts briefs in appellate crime, regulatory prosecutions and civil penalty proceedings, public and administrative law, and commercial law. He appears regularly in the Court of Appeal, both led and unled, on appeals against conviction and sentence.
Recent matters include:
Nicholas Phillpott practices in the area of Building and Construction Law. In particular, he appears in:
Prior to coming to the Bar, Fiona was associate to His Honour Judge Dyer at the County Court of Victoria. His Honour sat in the Common Law Division of the Court, and heard matters in the Serious Injury Applications List, WorkCover List, Defamation List and General List.
Rod is a senior Australian and international lawyer experienced in the conduct and resolution of complex disputes. He has been admitted in New South Wales, England & Wales, Hong Kong and Victoria, and has worked as a lawyer in Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Melbourne.
Gareth accepts briefs in commercial, taxation, corporations, administrative and equity matters.
Simon accepts briefs in a broad range of matters with a focus on Criminal Law.
Simon completed his law degree in England, relocated to Melbourne and was admitted to the Victorian jurisdiction in 2010 thereafter gaining experience as a solicitor.
Kim practices in the area of family law (in both financial and parenting matters) and in the family and criminal juridictions of the Children's Court.
Andrew Burnett has over 10 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation. Andrew’s legal expertise includes advice and appearances in matters concerning corporations, arbitration, taxation, building and construction, wills and probate, industrial relations and property law.
Stephanie practises in commercial law, with particular experience in corporate insolvency, banking and finance and building and construction matters.
Bridget Slocum is a commercial disputes professional with a sub-specialty in insolvency. Bridget has 18 years’ experience (including as Counsel in New Zealand and, prior to being called to the Bar, in private practice in Victoria).
Amanda has a particular expertise in occupational health and safety and a broad practice in regulatory, criminal, disciplinary and associated matters. She is available to take briefs for appearance and advice work in these and associated areas of practice.
Leigh's practice spans industrial relations, regulatory and public law.
Jill practises primarily in commercial law.
Ben has a broad commercial practice and is regularly instructed in complex and high-value disputes. He is ranked in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 as one of Australia’s leading junior barristers for commercial disputes.
Sarah practices in commercial disputes, professional negligence, insolvency and banking disputes matters.
Roshan practises in commercial and public law. He regularly appears in trial and appellate proceedings, including in class actions, large commercial and arbitral proceedings, regulatory proceedings and public law proceedings.
Franceska practises in commercial and public law with a particular focus on industrial relations and employment law.
Jon's practice focuses on public law and torts. Since coming to the Bar, he has acted in:
Laura specialises in family law and has practised exclusively in the area since coming to the bar in 2016. Laura is a nationally accredited Mediator and Arbitrator.
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