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.
Patrick has practised as a barrister for 45 years, almost exclusively in the criminal jurisdiction as a defence advocate in Victoria and interstate. He has extensive experience in trials and hearings of all types, complexity and jurisdictions.
Profile
I joined the Victorian Bar in 1977 and after testing the water in various jurisdictions, settled on the following area of practice, the Magistrates Court Civil Jurisdiction mainly dealing with motor vehicle accidents.
Profile
In his forty year career at the Victorian Bar, Sandy Robertson has practised extensively in Criminal and Civil matters conducting many Criminal Trials and Civil Juries and Causes.
Graeme is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.
John has over four decades of experience in the areas of Family Law, including De Facto disputes and matters requiring equitable and common law relief.
I am a commercial barrister specializing in property issues. I hold BA and LLM degrees and have practised as a barrister for over 40 years. I practise in –
After graduating from Monash University Michael was articled to Mary Cameron of Stedman Cameron Meares & Hall where he received a solid grounding in family law.
Experienced trial and appellate advocate with an attendant advisory practice. Appeared/acted in a multitude of cases in general commercial and equity law, and in cases also of employment contracts including restraint of trade, and in cases of professional negligence.
Robert McCloskey is practising in Family Law, appearances before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, Guardianship and Administration Appearances at VCAT.
Accredited MediatorPractising Barrister since 1979 in - most Civil Litigation- VCAT Magistrates', County, Supreme Courts & Tribunals
Jim Cyngler is a qualified and experienced mediator and Principal Instructor under the Australian National Mediation standards.
As a strong advocate, successfully navigating his clients through the complexities of the criminal justice system and dispute resolution, Robert has represented people for many years across all jurisdictions and legal practice areas.
Educated Melbourne Grammar School and Melbourne and Monash Universities LLB BSc
Articled at AJ Fisher 1978-9
At the bar since 1980.
Nominated for the pro bono awards in 1996 and 1997 PILCH; Court of Appeal appearances for refugees.
Areas of Practice
Family Law
Probate
Property Law
Building Law
Accredited Mediator
It is well recognised, that when a person dies they can leave their estate to whomever they wish. For this reason people usually make a will and in the normal course an estate is distributed in accordance with that will.
Profile
Since signing the Bar Roll in 1977 Wayne has established a wide ranging practice in Criminal Law and he appears in all jurisdictions.
Graduated LL.B., B.A.
Previous occupation: Associate to The Hon. Justice Northrop, Federal Court of Australia, Associate Partner, Russell Kennedy & Cook, Tutor in Property Law, Monash University.
In addition to practicing as a barrister, Edward is a nationally Accredited Mediator under the NMAS.
Michael has practiced in a number of jurisdictions over the years but for the past twenty years has specialised in Victims of Crime tribunal matters and other areas dealt with primarily by the Magistrates Court including criminal matters.
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