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.
Bruce Shaw came to the bar after nearly 20 years’ experience in the field of industrial relations. After a brief stint with the industrial relations branch of the Commonwealth Department of Labour and National Service he commenced at the Master Builders’ Association of Victoria as an industrial
Linden is a strong advocate and has extensive experience across several areas of law, with a particular expertise in the Children’s Court Family Division and a keen interest in the Coroner’s Court.
Peter completed articles at Nevett Ford Lawyers in Ballarat, before returning to their Melbourne office and practicing in civil and commercial litigation.He came to the Bar in 1993, with an initial practice in both the commercial and criminal jurisdictions. Peter's practice in his two decades at
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Alan graduated LL.B (Hons) at London University in 1976, completed Bar-at-Law in 1977 and began pupillage and practice in London in specialised shipping chambers.
Pierre was called to the Bar in 1991 and read with Garry Moore.
Pierre’s practice consists predominantly of family law matters, though he has had experience in other areas of law and accepts briefs for Guardianship and Administration matters, and other matters by negotiation.
ProfileExperienced in Family Law, Criminal Law, Native Title, Employment Law, Company Law, Insurance, Motor Vehicle, Contract Law, Chambers work (Supreme/County Courts).
James Gates has been at the Bar since 1993. Originally practising in criminal law, family law and intervention order matters, for the last 18 years James now exclusively specialises in Family Law and the Intervention Order jurisdiction.
Luke Barker holds an Indictable Crime Certificate and is a member of VLA's Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List. Since approximately 2007 Luke has developed a practice involving mostly complex and lengthy criminal trials.
Scott Wotherspoon has a broad commercial practice and has been listed by Doyle’s as a leading commercial litigation counsel.
Gerard has been a lawyer for many years having graduated in ’78 with Law and Economics degrees , practising as a solicitor until march ’94 when called to the Bar to read with Dan Sweeney.
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In twenty five years at Victorian Bar, Rohan has appeared in both the commercial and criminal fields of practice.
Professor Arnold Dix is a barrister, mediator, dispute adjudicator, consultant and expert on all matters relating to tunnelling, underground infrastructure, fire and disasters, as well as broader civil planning and environmental disputes.
Carol McOmish practises in the areas of wills and estates, equity, trusts, and testators family maintenance. Her practice involves advice work, drafting, appearance at applications and at trial, appearance as counsel at mediation, and conduct of mediation as mediator.
Ian Stewart is a leading commercial law barrister and an international arbitrator (FCIArb).
Professional Background
2014 - Barrister at the Victorian Bar, Australia
2005 - 2013 Tenant, 3 Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn
1995 - 2004 Barrister at the Victorian Bar, Australia
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Laurence is a graduate of The University of Melbourne (LL B, 1968) and The
Australian National University (LLM. 1976). He was admitted to practise
(Victoria, 1969 ; High Court, 1969, ACT, 1972)
Laurence practised as
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James Samargis practices in all areas of intellectual property and in matters concerning information technology and the internet.
Nicholas Frenkel is an experienced commercial barrister, with particular expertise in contractual disputes, property and insolvency. His focus is on achieving the best possible commercial outcomes for his clients.
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Christine (Chris) obtained her
Bachelor of Social Studies from Sydney University in 1978 and thereafter spent
10 years in the medical/social work fields. This period provided Chris with
Richard Ingleby is a specialist in all matters relating to family law. He has appeared, and advised in relation to, trials and appeals at all levels in both state and federal courts, including complex financial matters.
Mark McNamara is an accomplished advocate with 30 years experience as a commercial litigation lawyer. Immediately prior to coming to the Bar in 1995 he was a Senior Associate in Herbert Geer & Rundle’s commercial litigation team.
A. Overview of Court and Mediation practice
Greg came to the Bar in 1995 following 5 years as a corporate advisory and transaction lawyer with Freehills (now Herbert Smith Freehills).
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