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.
Cameron Baker did his articles at a commercial firm before moving to the OPP to increase the amount of advocacy and court exposure in his practice. He worked in the general prosecutions and confiscations teams at the OPP before moving to Legal Aid and the defence.
Jonathan is one of Victoria's leading public law barristers in the environmental law field. He also has a busy practice in the fields of construction law, taxation (state and federal),and general commercial law.
Rebecca Davern practises in a wide range of commercial matters including major tort class actions, corporations law, administrative law and employment and discrimination law.
Since coming to the Bar Eliza has had a broad practice in general commercial law and in criminal law.
Eliza regularly advises and appears in occupational health and safety proceedings in the Magistrates Court and County Court, in pleas, committals and jury trials.
At the bar, Aphrodite practices predominately in commercial law, equity and public law.
Chris practices exclusively in Family Law and related jurisdictions.
He is a nationally accredited mediator and a nationally accredited arbitrator.
Matt joined the Victorian Bar in 2008.
He has over 22 years experience in the Victorian Legal System.
Matt practices in Criminal Law, Traffic Law and Intervention Orders.
Matt is an experienced advocate and appears daily in Metropolitan and Country Victorian Courts.
Adam Hill has practiced extensively in personal injury and insurance litigation with a particular interest in insurance and superannuation disability claims and income protection. Experienced in family law, criminal law and crimes compensation matters.
Deborah Jefferson LL.B, MPub&IntLaw(Melb) is a barrister at the Victorian Bar who specialises in criminal law. Prior to going to the Bar she gained experience as a solicitor at Paul Vale Criminal Law.
Jon has a commercial practice including intellectual property, competition and consumer protection law, marketing and regulatory compliance.
Anna has worked in Family Law and associated jurisdictions since her admission to legal practice in 2002. Prior to being called to the Bar in 2008 Anna was a solicitor at Coote Family Lawyers in Melbourne.
Nicola was an Associate at Maddocks before coming to the bar where she practised extensively in the local government, planning and environment field.As a solicitor, Nicola regularly appeared at VCAT in relation to merits appeals, declaration applications, and enforcement order and contempt proc
Prior to signing the Bar Roll Roy practised as a solicitor for 18 years with a variety of firms consisting of hunt & Hunt (Jul 90 to Dec 94), Blake Dawson Waldron (Jan 95 to Sep 97), Wisewoulds (Oct 97 to Jan 01) and most recently with Frenkel Partners (Feb 01 to Feb 08) where he was a Partne
Patricia specialises in Criminal and Family Law.
She appears regularly in the Magistrates and County Courts in pleas, bail applications, appeals, contested hearings and committals. She also has extensive experience in the Childrens’ Court Criminal jurisdiction.
Email : dermot@vicbar.com.au
Mobile : 0475 333 313
Jonathan Rattray B.A L.L.B (HONS) graduated from Monash University in 2005.
Before coming to the bar, Matthew was a Solicitor with Leanne Warren and Associates, one of the leading criminal law firms in Melbourne.
Dr Philip Bender practices in administrative law and various areas of commercial and property law, including taxation/superannuation and trusts/deceased estates and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator. He is also a sessional member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and has been
In her practice as a barrister, Amy predominately appears in personal injury related matters. She appears both on her own and with senior counsel, in all jurisdictions in which such matters are litigated.
Brad has a broad commercial litigation practice including motor vehicle collision litigation having previously worked in the commercial litigation division of Macpherson + Kelley Lawyers. He also teaches on a sessional basis in civil litigation at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law.
Duncan principally accepts briefs in family law matters, as well as criminal law and intervention order matters.
Zoe is an experienced criminal barrister – she was a senior public defender at Victoria Legal Aid before returning to the private bar.
Hulya practices in personal injuries litgation. She has acted for Plaintiffs and Defendants in all Victorian Courts in actions arising out of injuries caused in the work place and transport accidents. She appears in -
Toby principally practices in building and construction litigation and arbitration. Toby advises and appears as counsel in disputes ranging from small scale developments through to complex engineering and major infrastructure projects.
Recent major matters include:
Alex commenced her practice in Victoria at Mallesons Stephens Jacques (now King & Wood Mallesons) working on the State of Victoria’s claim against the auditors of Tricontinental and the SBV.
Alison has established a wide commercial practice since coming to the Bar in 2009.
Rodney practices in Criminal, Administrative and Public Law (including local government and judicial review) with extensive experience in professional disciplinary matters including appearing as Counsel Assisting in Disciplinary Panel hearings.
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