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.
Amy appears and advises in both criminal and administrative law. Amy has appeared in areas including terrorism, white collar crime, child exploitation, sex offences, honesty offences and violence offences.
Naomi has a broad commercial litigation practice.
She is briefed to appear with and without a leader in complex hearings and interlocutory matters in all jurisdictions. Some of the recent matters Naomi has appeared in include:
Since being called to the Bar in 2016, Natasha has practiced primarily in common law, including WorkCover and TAC claims. Natasha has a particular interest in sexual abuse and forced adoption cases cases.
Patrick has a broad civil practice and regularly advises on and appears in matters involving real property, building and construction, wills and estates, professional negligence, insurance, insolvency and consumer law.
Real Property
William Thomas specialises in commercial, construction and insurance law.
An experienced advocate, he practises in all Australian jurisdictions and regularly appears in State and federal courts and tribunals, as well as in arbitral tribunals and ad hoc arbitrations.
Peta accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and family law.
James practises mainly in commercial and public law. He has particular interests in equity and trusts, insurance, and in cross-border disputes.
Marissa has a broad administrative law practice with a particular focus in planning and environment law. She also accepts briefs in compulsory acquisition and land valuation matters.
Education
Monash University B.E, LLB 1980-1984
Experience
1986
Jennifer Cowen primarily practises in medical negligence and personal injuries litigation and health law.
Christine practices in personal injury, insurance law and commercial disputes.
She regularly appears in Magistrates, County and Supreme Court matters as well as at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Jack accepts briefs in appellate crime, regulatory prosecutions and civil penalty proceedings, public and administrative law, and commercial law. He appears regularly in the Court of Appeal, both led and unled, on appeals against conviction and sentence.
Recent matters include:
Nicholas Phillpott practices in the area of Building and Construction Law. In particular, he appears in:
Prior to coming to the Bar, Fiona was associate to His Honour Judge Dyer at the County Court of Victoria. His Honour sat in the Common Law Division of the Court, and heard matters in the Serious Injury Applications List, WorkCover List, Defamation List and General List.
Rod is a senior Australian and international lawyer experienced in the conduct and resolution of complex disputes. He has been admitted in New South Wales, England & Wales, Hong Kong and Victoria, and has worked as a lawyer in Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Melbourne.
Gareth accepts briefs in commercial, taxation, corporations, administrative and equity matters.
Simon accepts briefs in a broad range of matters with a focus on Criminal Law.
Simon completed his law degree in England, relocated to Melbourne and was admitted to the Victorian jurisdiction in 2010 thereafter gaining experience as a solicitor.
Kim practices in the area of family law (in both financial and parenting matters) and in the family and criminal juridictions of the Children's Court.
Jill practises primarily in commercial law.
Ben has a broad commercial practice and is regularly instructed in complex and high-value disputes.
Sarah practices in commercial disputes, professional negligence, insolvency and banking disputes matters.
Roshan practises in commercial and public law. He regularly appears in trial and appellate proceedings, including in class actions, large commercial and arbitral proceedings, regulatory proceedings and public law proceedings.
Franceska practises in commercial and public law with a particular focus on industrial relations and employment law.
Jon's practice focuses on public law and torts. Since coming to the Bar, he has acted in:
Amanda has a particular expertise in occupational health and safety and a broad practice in regulatory, criminal, disciplinary and associated matters. She is available to take briefs for appearance and advice work in these and associated areas of practice.
Laura specialises in family law and has practised exclusively in the area since coming to the bar in 2016. Laura is a nationally accredited Mediator and Arbitrator.
Leigh's practice spans industrial relations, regulatory and public law.
Nick practises in commercial, insolvency, admiralty and maritime, insurance and private international law. He is recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading junior counsel in Transportation.
Mia practices predominantly in taxation and revenue law.
She acts for taxpayers and the Commissioner in a wide range of Federal and State tax and revenue matters. She provides advice and assists with tax investigations, formal interviews, objections and all stages of litigation.
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