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.
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Peter speaks fluent French and is an accredited translator
with NAATI.
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Joseph Tsalanidis specialises in commercial litigation. He has appeared in a wide range of commercial law cases. He is fluent in modern Greek and has an interest in sports law.
Justin O'Bryan has a wide and varied practice with concentration on the areas of public law, equity and commercial litigation. He also has considerable expertise in the law relating to wills and estates, professional disciplinary matters, inquests and Royal Commissions.
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Graduated from Monash University B.Juris and LL.B. in 1974.
Admitted to practice April 1975.
Practiced as a Solicitor from 1975 to 1978 as an employee and from 1978 to
1986 as a principal.
Signed the Bar Roll in June 1986.
Gerald Parncutt has extensive experience as a trial and appellate advocate. He has appeared in a broad range of civil matters, including contract and property disputes. Gerald has particular expertise in the law of guarantees and practises in the following areas:
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Practises mainly in civil jurisdiction of all
courts including VCAT.Significant experience in Personal Injuries, Contract/Commercial disputes,
Industrial Relations Commission (Employment). Mediator. Paperwork. Experienced
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Philip Marzella appears in the County Court, Supreme Court and Federal Court in his areas of practice.
To discuss Phil's availability or for more information, please contact the Clerks at Greens List on +61 3 9225 7222.
Counsel signed the Bar Roll in 1987 and accepts briefs in all areas of Criminal Law, Family Law and County Court Appeals.
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Graduated from Monash University.
* Bachelor of Economics 1977.
* LL.B. 1979.
* LLM 1997 subjects completed in Patents, Trade Marks, Copyright, Competition
Law (Trade Practices) Administrative Appeals and Economic Torts.
John came to the Victorian Bar in 1983 and read with Andrew Kirkham QC.
His practice developed to include both the criminal and civil jurisdictions in both the government and private sectors.
Since coming to the Bar in 1987 Russell has developed an advice and trial practice, predominantly in the areas of contract and property law, banking and finance, trade practices, partnership and shareholder disputes, trust disputes, insolvency including bankruptcy, corporations law, professional
Tomaso Di Lallo has an extensive commercial practice in large and complex litigation. He is experienced in interlocutory, trial and appellate advocacy, primarily in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia. Tomaso’s principal areas of practice are in insolvency, banking,
Having spent 11 years working as a Clerk of Courts Geoff commenced practice at the Bar in 1987. During that time he has appeared in the County,Magistrates,Children's, Coroners and Family Courts.He also appeared in the MAS Royal Commission in 2001.
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Graduated W.A. School of Mines, Mining Engineering. Worked underground and open pit operations (including quarrying).
Robert has been at the Bar since 1988 and has practised mainly in crime. He is regularly briefed by the Crown and the defence in complex criminal matters. He has appeared in numerous County Court and Supreme Court trials and appeals to the Court of Appeal in both State and Commonwealth matters.
TYPE OF PRACTICE Mark was admitted to practice in 1986 having completed articles at Lander & Rogers.
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Solicitor in Perth and subsequently Partner at
Ridgeway Clements, Melbourne, specialising in Family Law. Experience in all
aspects of Family Law, De facto and related matters. Qualified Mediator.
In her 30 years at the Victorian Bar, Georgina Grigoriou has developed a specialist practice in the areas of wills and estates, probate/TFM, equity, trusts and general commercial law, appearing extensively both as Counsel running trials in the Supreme Court and County Court and as Mediator.
Commercial and administrative law at both trial and appellate level.
Aviation law specialist, with a Masters in Human Factors (Aviation) and practical aviation experience in flying and skydiving. Appearing in all states and territories
Patrick Indovino was admitted to practice in 1974. Apart from being a partner in a successful law firm in excess of 10 years, he has now practiced as a barrister in excess of 20 years.
Practises exclusively in Family 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