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.
Denis was a partner of Macpherson and Kelley Solicitors where he practiced in all aspects of Family Law, de facto matrimonial relationships and family violence cases as an Accredited Family Law Specialist.
Andrew Verspaandonk is a member of the Victorian Bar and a member of STEP.
Andrew practices in the areas of Trusts, Equity and Wills and Estates.
Laura Colla was admitted to practice in November 1994 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2000.
Kate Anderson signed the Bar Roll in November 2000 and has developed a broad general commercial practice involving advice work, pleadings and appearances at trial and on appeal, across all jurisdictions within Victoria, and from time to time interstate.
Shivani Pillai (B.A., L.L.B.) was admitted to practice in 1997 and signed the bar roll in November 2000.
Chrissy has developed a broad commercial practice acting for both government and private clients, appearing in trials, appeals and interlocutory matters in the Supreme Court, Federal Court, Family Court (on behalf of the Commissioner of Taxation as Intervener), County Court, Magistrate
Whilst his acknowledged advocacy skills have been honed across diverse practice areas and jurisdictions, Geoff now practises predominantly in commercial and regulatory law.
Jane is passionate about the rights of children and has worked in Child Protection and Family Law almost exclusively since her admission including running many complex and lengthy prosecutions both in Melbourne and on circuit.
First class honours in law, University of Adelaide. Frank Knox Memorial Fellow at Harvard, LL.M programme, doctoral programme. Concentration – law of evidence. Early work as a prosecutor, later with Freehills in Sydney.
Prior to coming to the Bar in 2001, Kaye worked as a lawyer at McBain & Associates, Family Lawyers. Between 1998 and 1999 she worked as a Law Clerk and then completed her articles with Christopher Bunnett Solicitor. Since coming to the Bar Kaye has volunteered with the Family Law Assistance
John Gordon has an outstanding record of running important common law trials in Superior Courts since being called to the Victorian Bar in 2001.
Doug came to the bar in 2001 and has practised predominantly in family law since, having read with Dan Sweeney. He also practises in the associated areas such as internvention orders, guardianship and de facto property.
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Bradley Newton practises predominantly in criminal law and occupational health and safety law.In 1994 Brad was awarded honours degrees in economics (majoring in pure economic theory) and law from Monash University.
Since 2001, Peter has advised and represented clients in commercial disputes and federal and state tax disputes, at trial and appellate levels, in the High Court of Australia, the Supreme, County and Magistrates’ Courts of Victoria, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Federal Cou
Nicholas practices primarily in Family Law, Intervention Orders and Animal Welfare Law. He also has experience relating to aged care, risk management, victims of crime and animal welfare. He is a member of Lawyers for Animals.
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Before coming to the Bar, Maureen practised extensively as a
self employed Solicitor and Consultant in Equal Opportunity and Discrimination
Law, Criminal & Family Law. In 1994 - 1995 she worked as a full time Solicitor
Sandra MacDougall was articled to Ronald C. Beazley, Victorian Government Solicitor. She then practised as a solicitor in the Litigation Branch of the Victorian Government Solicitor's office for nearly five years representing a wide range of government clients.
ProfileSince signing the Bar Roll in November 2000 Loula Athanasopoulos has enjoyed extensive advocacy experience in both State and Federal Courts. She has a sound family law practice appearing regularly in the Family Court in both property and children's matters.
Trevor Wallwork practices principally in criminal and public law. He is experienced in criminal law, administrative law, town planning & local government law, tribunals, inquests & commissions of enquiry. He regualrly appears in complex indictable criminal trials.
Raoul has experience in a range of areas including criminal law, traffic law, commercial crime, proceeds of crime, and occupational health and safety.Raoul also practices in all types of intervention order matters, coronial inquests, statutory and regulatory investigations as well as disciplinary
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John Marquis LLB (Hons)(Mon) B Juris (Mon) LLM (Mon)
John is a former police prosecutor and for seven years was the Officer in Charge of the Research and Training Section of the Prosecutiuons Division of the Victoria Police Force.
Steven Carson was admitted to practice in South Australia in 1991. There he appeared as counsel in workers' compensation jurisdictions including appellate jurisdictions and on extensive circuit work throughout the state. He practiced in SA until moving to Victoria in 1998.
Anne Sheehan is an advocate and a mediator.
Sarah is an experienced advocate having developed a broad practice in appeals work encompassing a wide range of regulatory reviews and planning, development and infrastructure related matters.
Samantha Cipriano has a broad commercial practice, with particular expertise in banking and finance, bankruptcy and insolvency disputes and the area of wills and probate.
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