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.
Kane has substantial experience across all aspects of commercial litigation, with a particular focus on class action, regulatory, corporations and securities, and equity proceedings.
Annette appears in all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court. She brings her strong analytical skills and extensive experience of writing, editing and training to her work as a barrister.
Jeremy predominantly practises in commercial law and has extensive experience in complex commercial disputes and litigation.
Premala signed the Bar Roll in 2012, practising primarily in commercial, construction, banking and finance, competition and public law. She has built a substantial trial and appellate practice in large, complex matters and has particular expertise in high-value international arbitrations.
Jennifer Trewhella has a broad administrative and commercial law practice.
Leisa specialises in common law personal injury work.
Her work at the bar has provided her with significant experience in:
Angus Galbraith practices in employment law/industrial relations and commercial litigation.
Angus accepts briefs to provide advice, draw documents and appear in matters involving:
Patrick has acted for clients in a wide range of contractual disputes in Victorian courts and tribunals.
In the course of his work at the bar he has also accepted briefs to advise and appear in employment law and wills disputes, as well as professional disciplinary hearings.
Aimee is a practical and commercial barrister. She is focussed on solving her clients' known problems, while keeping an eye to the broader risks and opportunities for her clients.
Sarah has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law and related jurisdictions since her admission to legal practice.
Nick practices in all areas of criminal law, including matters brought under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Andrew has a commercial litigation practice, with a focus on construction and property law.
Fiona has a broad practice in public law, regulatory law, tort law, coronial inquests and public inquiries. Fiona is regularly briefed to advise and appear for private and government clients in State and Commonwealth Courts and Tribunals.
Stella practices in common law personal injury, administrative law (particularly, review of medical panels) and equal opportunity including discrimination and sexual harassment cases.
Dr Stern specialises in advocacy in courts and tribunals, including advising solicitors on how best to maximise their clients’ prospects of success in litigation and drawing up instruments and other documentation as instructed by solicitors to this end. Dr Stern works in such areas of practice a
Tasman is barrister and mediator with an interest in dispute resolution.
Mediation Practice
Tasman has conducted mediations in the following areas:
Sandip appears and advises (both led and unled) in a range of common law, media, insurance and administrative law matters, including trials, inquests and appeals.
Matthew Hooper practices in common law, principally in personal injury, professional negligence, insurance indemnity disputes, class actions and judicial review proceedings.
Andrew conducts a dedicated practice in intellectual property law with a predominate focus branding (trade mark law, domain names and passing off).
Nicholas Kotros specialises in tax litigation. He is one of a handful of recognised experts in state taxes. He also takes briefs in commercial and public law matters.
Luke has a broad commercial litigation practice, advising and appearing (both led and unled) in a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly acts for ASX listed companies, SMEs and individuals. Since 2019, Luke has been recognised in each annual edition of the Best Lawyers™ in Aus
Peter Creighton-Selvay practises in general commercial litigation and has specialist expertise in intellectual property litigation
Andrew de Wijn specialises in federal and state tax matters. As well as appearing in courts and tribunals, Andrew provides technical tax advice to clients and assists in dealing with the ATO, particularly in relation to ruling requests and objections as well as settlement negotiations.
Joel won the Supreme Court prize at Melbourne Law School. Before coming to the Bar he worked as a solicitor at Minter Ellison, as associate to Black CJ of the Federal Court, as in-house counsel for the ACTU, and as a United Nations (ILO) consultant in Nepal.
Vytautas Valasinavicius, (Vytas for short), brings to the Bar many years of experience in supervisory and managerial roles in various industries which provides valuable background to his practice as well as having been a sworn member of Victoria Police back in the eighties.
Gautam provides advice and acts in a wide variety of commercial and administrative law matters. His practice has a particular focus on defamation and intellectual property law including trade marks, and copyright, and administrative law including FOI proceedings.
Andrew has a diverse civil and criminal practice. His briefs generally involve some aspect of public or criminal law. He is equally comfortable and experienced working alone or as part of a team of lawyers.
Leana practises in commercial and public law with a focus on banking and finance, regulatory proceedings, class actions and insolvency.
Alex practices principally in criminal law, where he has a wide-ranging practice in all manner of criminal offences, particularly serious indictable crime.
Ian Munt specialises in land compensation and valuation, planning and environment, heritage, gaming, public law and property and leasing disputes. He has acted for an array of State and Local government authorities and private sector and community actors in proceedings in the Court of Appeal, th
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