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.
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.
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.
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.
Marcus Fleming has a significant practice in commercial litigation with a particular focus on intellectual property law.
Andrew is a commercial barrister specialising in building and construction, and domestic building disputes. He accepts briefs in matters relating to building and construction, including security of payment disputes, domestic building disputes, and general commercial matters.
Claire specialises in taxation and commercial law.
Taxation expertise
Prior to coming to the Bar, Gordon worked for three and a half years at Slades & Parsons Solicitors. Before that he was associate to her Honour Judge Lewitan AM.
Rachel Walsh was a solicitor in an international commercial firm for 20 years (including 12 as a partner).
She is briefed regularly in the areas of:
Emma practices in general commercial litigation, in addition to property and employment-related disputes. Her practice comprises significant litigation in the Federal and Supreme Courts. Emma also has experience in Royal Commission work.
Philip Teo practices predominantly in the areas of criminal and quasi-criminal law.
Ruth Hamnett practices in public and administrative law and disciplinary and regulatory law, including occupational health and safety. She also practise in criminal law and appears frequently in all jurisdictions.
Denise Dwyer was admitted to practice in November 1995 and signed the Bar Roll in October 2013. Denise has extensive experience in all aspects of family law and has been involved in complex parenting and property matters.
Suzanne came to the Bar with more than 14 years experience as a solicitor and senior associate practising in commercial and civil litigation and dispute resolution.
Gordon brings a wealth of experience and commitment to resolving the best possible outcome for clients.
Andrew maintains a national practice in employment law and industrial relations, advising and appearing at trial and on appeal in all issues arising out of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the contract of employment.
Yuliya is a Barrister, practising principally in the areas of domestic criminal law and public international law, and is currently completing her PhD in international law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
PROFILE
Luke Howson is an ICC certified criminal defence barrister.
He has degrees in law, science and arts.
EXPERIENCE
Since coming to the bar, he has:
Damian has extensive experience across a broad range of legal practice areas including commercial litigation, business law, family law and intervention order hearings.
Evelyn has over 13 years of experience in litigation and resolving disputes and has a broad practice, predominantly in commercial, public and common law.
Commercial law
Daniel practises in class actions, tort, commercial and the coronial jurisdiction.
He is a contributing author (with David L Bailey) of Civil Procedure Victoria.
Lachlan specialises in personal injury matters.
He is experienced in preparing, advising and appearing in all jurisdictions for both plaintiffs and defendants in damages actions, serious injury applications, recoveries proceedings, and statutory benefits claims.
Lucy M E Line practises in regulatory and disciplinary matters, public law, professional negligence, employment law, defamation and crime. Lucy's regulatory and disciplinary practice focuses on the legal, medical and financial sectors.
Elle Nikou Madalin specialises in commercial and corporations law.
She also has considerable expertise in defamation (including business reputation cases), media and suppression proceedings, and all aspects of sports law.
Ellen accepts briefs in taxation, insolvency, administrative, equity and general commercial matters. She has significant experience in State and Federal Taxation matters relating to stamp duty (including landholder duty), payroll tax, land tax, income tax and GST.
Ray is an experienced lawyer, having practised as a barrister for more than nine years, and as a solicitor prior to coming to the Bar. He has a broad practice, reflecting a desire to be a well-rounded advocate. He works primarily in personal injury law, but also appears regularly in a variety o
Matthew practices at Greenway Chambers in Sydney and Aickin Chambers in Melbourne. He is also a member of 8 Petrie Terrace Chambers in Brisbane.
James Anderson has practised in criminal, commercial and administrative law for over ten years.
He regularly appears in the County Court in jury trials and pleas. He appears in all criminal matters in the Magistrates' Court.
Georgina Connelly regularly appears in the Court of Appeal. Cases she has recently appeared in include:
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