Clerks
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
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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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Marie McCredie completed her articles at Maddock Lonie & Chisholm and then worked as a solicitor with Ryan Carlisle Thomas before commencing the Readers course in March 1992. She signed the Bar Roll in May 1992.
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Penny has an extensive practice which spans over 24 years at both trial and appellate level. Her areas of practice are as follows.
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Michael was admitted to the Bar in 1994. He practices principally in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law, Crimes Family Violence, Crimes Compensation and Civil Litigation.
David Klempfner is an accomplished advocate with a broad practice spanning all aspects of civil litigation from pre-issue advice through to appearances on appeal.
Anthony Krohn has practised in administrative law since 1990, as a solicitor from 1990 to 1997, and as a barrister from 1997 to the present.
Matthew Townsend practises exclusively in planning and environment and property law. He has taught in the Trial Practice and Advocacy program at Monash University and the property law program at Melbourne University.
As well as a Bachelor of Laws, David Risstrom holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Arts. He has worked as the senior research officer for the Senate Select Committee on Superannuation and as legal researcher for the Australian Senate for Environmental Law.
Peter had a broad employment experience prior to coming to the Bar including:• a researcher and speech writer for a Federal Parliamentarian, • a solicitor in both government practice and private practice.
Matt was admitted in 1995. He was Associate to Justice Frank Vincent in the Supreme Court of Victoria from 1995 until 1997.
Matt came to the Bar in 1998. He read with Terry Forrest QC – now Justice Forrest of the Supreme Court.
Paul has practiced exclusively in family law since signing the Bar Roll in 1998 and in his previous occupation as a Solicitor from 1993-1998 .
Keith Nicholson was admitted to practice in 1983 and signed the Bar Roll in 1998.
Keith accepts briefs in all areas of Family Law, the jurisdiction in which he has practised exclusively since 1987.
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Andrew Paterson has been a barrister since 1998. He initially had chambers in Melbourne and now has chambers in Sydney.
In his practice David deals with subjects including administrative law, award breaches, constitutional law, contracts, defamation, demarcation disputes, discrimination in employment and other equal opportunity issues, disciplinary matters, interpretation of awards and industrial agreements, secon
Profile:Interlocutory, trial and appellate advocacy, pleadings and opinion work in the Supreme, Federal and County Court in a broad range of commercial disputes in the areas of property (especially mortgage-related property), retail leasing, contracts, corporations law and insolvency.
First Admitted to Practice: 5 November 1996 (NT)
Shane studied Law in the Northern Territory prior to working as a Judge's Associate in the NT Supreme Court in 1995.
Whilst Michael's practice has an emphasis on corporate insolvency, bankruptcy, and other unsecured debt enforcement; including statutory demand or bankruptcy notice set aside proceedings, oppression actions, preference recovery, public examinations under Corporations and Bankruptcy Acts, and the
Robyn is an experienced trial advocate.
She is well known for her papers and presentations for the LIV and other organisations.
Julie is an experienced advocate before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in its various jurisdictions, with particular expertise in environmental, land, water, planning and local government law and related matters. Her areas of practice also include property law, owners corporatio
Andrew joined the bar in 1997. He appears in all jurisdictions and has a wide range of commercial and criminal experience. He regularly appears as defence counsel and also to prosecute criminal trials for the State and Commonwealth as well as various statutory bodies in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Tony Thomas focuses his practice on construction disputes (inclusive of OHS), infrastructure disputes, regulatory inquiries and public law.
Darren Bracken practices broadly in the civil jurisidction providing strategic advice and advocacy in both common law and commercial proceedings.
Jenny was admitted to practise in 1987. Before joining the Victorian Bar Jenny worked almost exclusively in family law in both country and suburban practices which regularly involved her appearing in both the Family Court and the Magistrates Court for litigants.
Emma Swart practises in family law and appears regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Divisions 1 and 2 in Melbourne and interstate and also on occasions in the Family Court of Western Australia.
Karen Streckfuss is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and has a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Her main practice areas are commercial litigation and employment/industrial/disciplinary law.
I came to the bar from an investigation background, involving criminal matters including serial sex offences.
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