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.
Damian Ellwood practices in criminal law.
Damian Ellwood has over 25 years experience in all areas of the criminal law and regularly appears as Prosecutor in the Magistrates’ Court and the County Court for committals and pleas.
Matthew Stirling has a general trial practice in commercial law including the following areas: banking (mortgages, securities and guarantees), building and construction disputes (including arbitrations), commercial leases, corporations law (including director's duties and insider trading), equity
Mr Moloney is a senior barrister in Melbourne and a member of the Victorian Bar who practises in corporate and commercial law, administrative and constitutional law, equity, professional discipline, professional negligence, insurance, banking and finance, defamation, trade practices, property law
After being admitted in 1988, Peter worked in London for three years practising in commercial law and private international commercial law. Peter accepts work within his areas of practice in all jurisdictions.
Susan is an experienced trial advocate who has over 30 years experience as a barrister, and predominantly practices in Criminal and Family Law. Susan is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
This year Stephen celebrates his 30th year at the Victorian Bar.
During that time he has appeared in a vast number of matters.
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Greg was a Senior Associate with Minter
Ellison and a Partner with McCluskeys. Greg joined the Victorian Bar in 1991 and
has a broad commercial practice which is involved in appearing in the following
ProfileMaureen commenced practice in March 1979 as a solicitor in all facets of criminal law, family law and children's court and personal injuries.
Joe practices in the following areas:
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to coming to the Bar, practised extensively in Banking and Finance, Property and
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Marianne has had extensive experience in all areas of intellectual property, trade practices, general commercial law and sports law. Prior to signing the Bar Roll, she was a Senior Associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in the Intellectual Property and Trade Practices section.
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Criminal Law, including homicide cases in the Supreme Court, and corporate crime in all jurisdictions.
Judicial Review Applications and matters in the Court of Appeal
Environment and Planning Law in VCAT and the Supreme Court
Andrew Laird is a commercial litigator with some 30 years’ experience and one of the founding members of Melbourne TEC Chambers (MTECC).
With more than 20 years’ experience as an advocate, John has a special interest in advising and appearing in product liability insurance related matters (personal injuries and torts other than personal injuries).
Practises in commercial, construction corporations, trade practices, property and trusts. Specialist practice in sports law and NFP associations (member various sporting tribunals).
Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Janine Perlman was admitted to practice in 1985 and signed the Bar Roll in 1987.
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Brian Lacy practices in employment law, industrial law, anti-discrimination and administrative law.Brian was appointed as a Presidential Member of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in 2001.
Joe came to the Bar in 1992 and has practiced exclusively in the Family Law jurisdiction since that time, incorporating both matrimonial and de facto matters.
Joe regularly conducts mediations and is an Accredited Advanced Mediator.
I practice in a wide range of commercial litigation matters. I am an accomplished pleader and have experience in all facets of interlocutory and trial work. I appear in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the County Court of Victoria and on occasions in major Magistrate Court matters.
Haydn Carmichael has a broadly based commercial advice and trial practice encompassing corporations law, equity, competition and trade practices law, market regulation and judicial review. Haydn acts in commercial crime and civil penalty proceedings.
Effy graduated from Monash University in 1990, She completed her Articles with Maddock Lonie and Chisholm (now Maddocks) and practised as a solicitor with them for a year before signing the bar roll in 1992.
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Simon has along and extensive general commercial law practice dealing with contract, corporations, property, equity and insolvency matters. He has regularly appeared as counsel in Federal and State Courts at trial and appellate level in Victoria and interstate.
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