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.
Angeline has many years of advocacy experience where she has developed a diverse practice with regular appearances in matters involving Building & Construction Law, Criminal Law and Intervention Order matters.
Jessica Fallar accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law and quasi-criminal law from both prosecution and defence with particular interest in high-level research, submissions and appearance. She enjoys circuit work.
Eddy Gisonda practises in commercial and public law.
Lee commenced her legal career at VLA where she completed her articles and then worked as a solicitor.
Kate practises principally in commercial and adminstrative law and wills and estates.
Ms Whitelaw has been admitted to practice for 30 years.
Admitted to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 11 June 2003. Admitted to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria on 27 August 2003. Roderick Tan has practised mainly in the following areas: banking (mortgages, securitie
Prior to signing the Bar Roll, Thomas L Bevan was Associate to the Honourable Justice Byrne of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Head of the Commercial and Equity Division.
He is currently involved in two appeals to the Supreme Court on a question of law:
Andrew Cameron has a broad national commercial and public law practice.
He has particular experience in corporations & securities law, class actions, contracts, equity & trusts, real property law, land valuation disputes, commercial crime, inquiries and royal commissions.
Ariadne’s practice focusses on criminal, quasi-criminal and administrative law. In addition to delivering high quality written and oral advocacy, Ariadne’s other priority is to be accessible to and communicative with instructors and clients.
Prior to joining the Bar Mary worked at the Office of the Public Advocate.
Since coming to the bar, Felicity has gained valuable experience in common law actions, medical negligence, inquests, personal injury, Workcover and TAC, TPD, supervision and disciplinary proceedings, and regulatory and criminal prosecutions.
Hugo is an experienced commercial litigator. He has a broad practice, which includes areas such as contract law, property and leasing, consumer law, banking and finance, trusts, corporations (including breach of director's duties), bankruptcy and insolvency, tort (including breach of fiduciary d
Teresa practices predominantly in the Family Division of the Children's Court, appearing at mentions, directions hearings, conciliation conferences, contested hearings and readiness hearings.
Since joining the Bar in 2010 Vince has become an established senior advocate in criminal matters conducting trials and appeals and now holding an Indictable Crime Certificate issued by the Victorian Bar.
Vince is also a member of VLA’s preferred barrister list.
Neil practices predominantly in the criminal law jurisdiction and as a solicitor advocate has experience in trial work at County Court level. He maintains particular interests in employment law, contract law, sports law and environmental law.
Maree has a busy trial and appellate practice, specialising in common law and public and administrative law disputes. She primarily accepts briefs in Victorian and Tasmanian matters.
Matthew practices in commercial and public law. He advises and acts in commercial disputes including contract, consumer, building and construction law. His public law matters include judicial and merits review, and coronial inquests.
Karen practices in criminal, regulatory and public law.
She appears in all criminal proceedings including trials, appeals and judicial reviews. Karen also acts in Royal Commissions, inquests, inquiries and other regulatory and disciplinary hearings.
Stephen has been in legal practice for 29 years in both private and government offices. Stephen spent 16 years with the OPP and in that time managed the Commercial Crime/Major Fraud section and the Committals Advocacy Sections.
Emma specialises in planning, environment and government related matters, in particular at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Planning Panels Victoria, Inquiries and Advisory Committees, the Magistrates Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Victorian Court
Glenn is an experienced and skilled barrister in the area of personal injuries litigation.
Jonathon conducts a general civil law practice with a particular focus on mediation and family dispute resolution. Jonathon has extensive experience as a mediator and as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner for the purposes of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
Diana practices in the areas of criminal law, administrative law, inquests and inquiries. She particularly enjoys working at the intersection of criminal and administrative law and provides written advice across a wide range of areas, including health and licensing regulation.
Ruth specialises in criminal law and matters related to criminal proceedings.
Jeff practises exclusively in Family Law and its associated jurisdictions.
Jeff’s practise involves appearing in final and interim hearings for adjustment of property intersts and in parenting disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Pat Karnis was admitted to practice in August 2009 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2010. Prior to that she was a business owner for 15 years. In September 2009 she took up a position as a solicitor with a boutique family law firm.
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