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.
Owen practices predominantly in commercial and public law and has an interest in general and economic torts, defamation, employment, industrial, regulatory and inquisitorial proceedings.
Marcus practises primarily in commercial and public law.
Simone has a general commercial practice.
She appears, draws court documents and advises across all jurisdictions. Her experience encompasses all aspects of litigation, including interlocutory hearings, trials, appeals and mediations.
Her specific experience includes:
Drossos practises in commercial law, private international law and commercial arbitration.
Haley Aprile has significant expertise in regulatory, commercial and public law.
Elle is an experienced advocate with a broad practice across public law, criminal law and quasi-criminal law. She accepts briefs to advise and appear in all courts and tribunals. She came to the bar with significant experience as a solicitor across the commercial and public sectors.
Amy Surkis is a general commercial litigator with a scientific background and over 10 years' experience.
Ella comes to the Bar with extensive experience in family law and related jurisdictions. Ella regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria and accepts briefs to appear in and advise on all matters relating to family law (including i
Melinda practises in public and commercial law. A list of some recent cases can be found here.
Alison Martyn practises in commercial and public law.
Jonathan accepts briefs to appear and advise in all criminal and quasi-criminal law matters, including administrative law.
Rebecca Kelly practises in commercial and regulatory law.
Rebecca also has extensive experience in telecommunications matters.
Sophie practices predominantly in criminal and quasi-criminal matters. She will accept prosecution and defence briefs.
As junior counsel, she has appeared in trials in the County and Supreme Court.
Jeremy practices in all areas of commercial law, and has particular experience in real property, securities, corporations law, corporate and personal insolvency, and trusts.
Kaitlyn accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and quasi-criminal matters across metropolitan and regional courts.
Kalia has a broad practice that includes commercial law, public law and criminal law.
Sheeana practices general commercial as well as public and administrative law.
Jack practises in criminal and quasi-criminal law, including intervention orders. He appears in all Victorian Courts and tribunals.
Natalie’s primary practice is in criminal law, but she also accepts briefs in quasi criminal, family law and public law matters.
Maria accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law, and at all levels. She also accepts briefs in quasi-criminal, administrative law, regulatory matters, inquiries, coronial inquests, and occupational health & safety prosecutions.
Arjunan practices in all areas of commercial law, regulatory law, and common law. He has a particular interest in construction and insurance.
Before coming to the Bar, Arjunan was a Senior Associate at Lander & Rogers, and before that he was a Senior Associate at DLA Piper.
Lauren accepts briefs to appear in criminal, quasi-criminal and public law matters across metropolitan and regional courts.
Prior to coming to the bar, Lauren was the Associate to the Honourable Justice Beale in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Michael has a broad civil and criminal practice, advising and appearing at trial and appellate level.
Brittany has a broad practice across public law, common law, criminal and quasi-criminal law matters. She has a particular interest in trial and appellate work.
Chris accepts briefs to appear and advise in all criminal and quasi-criminal law matters.
Catherine Pase practises in all areas of industrial relations, employment, and health and safety law.
Damon comes to the Bar with 12 years’ experience as an advocate, and practises primarily in criminal law and intervention orders.
Ruby accepts briefs in a range of areas encompassing common law, administrative law and criminal matters, with a focus on personal injury and judicial review matters.
Leo practises in all areas of commercial and regulatory law.
Leo's principal experience includes corporate insolvency and restructuring, banking litigation, contractual disputes, class actions, equity and trusts, and regulatory matters.
Tom is an adaptable junior counsel working across the gamut of environment, planning, and land acquisition and compensation law. He has extensive experience acting for private and public sector clients in relation to:
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