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.
Pierre is a Nationally accredited mediator. Pierre has worked as a senior academic in several universities across Australia and teaches Health Law and Mental Health at Monash University.
David practices in common law.
He regularly appears in damages trials and at mediations relating to Institutional Abuse, Public Liability, Police Assaults, Workcover, Transport Accidents and Medical Negligence.
Tiphanie’s practice encompasses a diverse range of matters relating to real property. She has advised and appeared in town planning, building and construction, adverse possession, compulsory acquisition, roads, easements, covenants, utilities, owners corporations, Water Act and regulatory matter
Jim Mellas was admitted to practice in 1985 and has been in legal practice for over 32 years. Prior to signing the Bar Roll Jim was a Partner of McKean Park Lawyers and head of their Family Law department.
With the objective of coming to the Bar Huw commenced work at the County Court as the Associate to Judge Campton to gain experience in the main trial court of Victoria.
Daniel practises in Family Law with a particular focus on property, matrimonial finance and high-value financial relief cases. He has significant experience both at trial and appellate level and is regularly briefed to advise and appear in complex matters.
Lionel has a broad, general commercial and public law practice and is a nationally accredited mediator.
Justin Mereine came to the Bar after practising commercial litigation as a solicitor for 10 years where his work was highly regarded. He has been ranked by:
Counsel accepts briefs in commercial and property law matters. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree from Monash University. He read with Mr. Will Alstergren QC.
Jack Heeley practises in commercial law and has particular expertise in building, construction and engineering disputes.
During his ten years at the Bar, Jack has acted in:
Naomi Hodgson has a broad civil litigation practice with a particular focus on professional duties and obligations under relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks.
Carmen practises in the areas of criminal, administrative and employment law. This diverse legal practice reflects her versatile skills and deep legal expertise.
Toby has a strong commercial practice, with significant experience in contractual, equitable, projects/infrastructure/construction, ACL, professional negligence and corporations’ matters.
Since coming to the Bar in 2011 Dean has established a diverse personal injury/common law practice involving drawing the required paperwork and appearing (in Melbourne and on circuit) in statutory benefits, serious injury, common law damages, judicial review, appeals and recovery proceedings.
Romesh Kumar comes to the Bar with a strong background in personal injuries and civil litigation.
Angela practices predominately in taxation law, acting for both taxpayers and the Commissioner of Taxation. She also practices in charity law and acts in Tax Practitioners Board matters. She is a nationally accredited mediator.
Megan practices in inquests, royal commissions and public inquiries, regulatory prosecutions and damages proceedings. She has a particular interest in medical and legal professional obligations and public administration.
Eitan's practice is wide and varied, and includes all personal injury common law (trial and appellate work), statutory compensation and insurance law, and administrative law including judicial review of Medical Panel decisions.
Temple is a commercial barrister and nationally accredited mediator. She accepts briefs to advise, appear and mediate.
Temple’s experience includes:
Karen has a practice in commerical disputes, equity and trusts and deceased estates.
She has attention to detail whilst focusing on the big picture to achieve the best outcome for clients. In approaching a problem, she values pragmatism and good judgment.
Lucy Kirwan has been at the Bar for over 10 years, and has been acting in litigious matters for almost 20 years.
Viola has established a wide practice since coming to the Bar.
Viola practices in Common Law, General Insurance, Professional Negligence Administrative Law and Personal Injuries litigation including Transport Accidents and Inquests.
Experience
I am a family law trial barrister and mediator with the following particular interests and experience:
Jonathan practises in commercial litigation.
Before being called to the bar, Jonathan was a lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright and Associate to Justice Hargrave in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Maryann first signed the Bar Roll in November 1995 and practised as a Barrister until October 2002. She then took the opportunity to practice as an in-house lawyer in various Commercial and Government roles.
Nina practises in commercial and regulatory law, regularly appearing in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia. She has particular experience in corporations matters, director's duties, continuous disclosure, disputes involving trusts, construction disputes, professiona
Kelly practises in criminal law and regulatory matters.
She has a criminal defence practice, appearing in trials in the County Court and Supreme Court.
Campbell practises in Family Law (Children and Property) in the Commonwealth Federal Circuit Court and Family Court. He also practises in the Family Violence jurisdiction particularly in Intervention Order contests in the Victorian Magistrates Court.
Steve is available to be booked in all areas of family violence, including intervention orders and associated criminal and family law matters.
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