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.
Raph has a broad civil practice, at both trial and appellate level. He practises primarily in torts, class actions, judicial review, insurance and coronial law.
Zubin practices primarily in criminal and quasi-criminal areas of law. He accepts briefs to advise and appear at all stages of criminal proceedings in the County Court and Supreme Court.
Stephanie accepts briefs in common law, personal injuries, commercial, and insurance matters.
Sarah practices primarily in insurance litigation.
Before coming to the Bar, Sarah managed the Melbourne branch of Shine Lawyers and practiced predominantly in the area of personal injury law.
Simona has a broad practice at the Bar in commercial, regulatory and public law matters.
She is a former deputy director and senior legal adviser to the Prime Minister.
James is a public lawyer with a strong background in law enforcement, national security, immigration and information law.
Dane is an experienced advocate, having appeared in most Courts and Tribunals. He has advised solicitors and corporate clients on a wide range of matters across the commercial law spectrum.
Christina specialises in commercial law and appears in trial and appellate courts in all jurisdictions in Australia.
Current and recent matters of significance include:
���From 2006 to 2008, Kate worked at Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers, first as an articled clerk and then as a solicitor. Whilst at Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers, Kate practiced exclusively in all areas of Family Law.
Laura Keily is a specialist in corporations and financial services law as well as complex commercial litigation.
Laura is also a qualified international arbitrator.
Phillip welcomes briefs (both electronic and hardcopy paper briefs) in common law and statutory personal injury claims and Inquiries.
Tim Goodwin practices primarily in commercial and public law. His experience includes administrative law, constitutional law, discrimination and human rights law, government advice work, commissions and inquiries, regulatory action, and native title and land rights work.
Amelia Beech has appeared as an advocate in a broad range of criminal defence matters across both Victoria and the Northern Territory, having worked as a solicitor advocate in private practice and at Victoria Legal Aid and as a barrister and solicitor at the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commissio
Practises in general commercial law, including contracts, corporations, equity and insolvency. Formerly associate to Elliott J of the Supreme Court of Victoria and solicitor at Mallesons.
Selected matters:
Victoria practices in a broad range of commercial and common law matters.
Victoria appears in all State and Federal courts, as well as private arbitrations, and accepts briefs to appear, advise and draw pleadings.
Campbell joined the Bar in May 2014. Previously, Campbell had been a partner in the commercial litigation group of Freehills, focusing primarily on disputes related to intellectual property or information technology.
Michael's practice is focused on criminal law and related areas, but also extends to commercial and public law.
Phil practises in commercial and public law.
David has experience in personal injuries, occupational health and safety, administrative reviews, criminal law and appeals.
Georgia has substantial trial and interlocutory experience across a broad range of practice areas with a focus on commercial, corporations, property and common law matters. She appears regularly in all courts and tribunals (both as junior counsel and unled).
Georgie Coleman practises in commercial law, regulatory law, and public law and inquiries.
Amanda is an experienced criminal defence advocate and has a trial practice. She holds a Victorian Bar Indictable Crime Certificate and is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister.
To see some of the more significant matters (reported and unreported) that Joel has appeared and advised in, please go to 'Extended Biography'.
Overview of Practice
Samantha practises in the criminal and quasi-criminal jurisdictions. She appears in jury trials, committal hearings, plea hearings, bail applications, appeals and contested summary hearings.
Krystyna practices in public law and criminal law, with a focus on administrative law and occupational health and safety proceedings. She advises and appears in occupational health & safety matters, judicial review hearings, merits review proceedings and other regulatory, criminal and disci
Jenny brings to the bar a strong and principled work ethic, sound forensic judgment and effective communication skills. Her motivation is always to achieve the best possible results for her clients.
Harry is currently on a leave of absence from the Victorian Bar, studying a Masters of International Business Law at the University of Helsinki focusing on the practice areas of privacy law, data protection and technology.
Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from Monash University in 2000, working at a senior level in both commercial and regulatory settings before coming to the Victorian Bar in 2014.
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