Media Release — Victorian Bar welcomes the appointment of 25 new Senior Counsel

Gary Hevey
Peter Matthews
Georgina Connelly
Justin Lewis
Dugald McWilliams
Robert O’Neill
Karen Argiropoulos
Kate Beattie
Stephen Rebikoff
Samuel Hopper
Premala Thiagarajan
Andrew Woods
Michael Stanton
Neill Hutton
Christopher Nehmy
Catherine Pierce
Justin Tomlinson
Maree Norton
Andrew de Wijn
Meredith Schilling
Andrew Meagher
Benjamin Jellis
Catherine Burke
David Yarrow
Matthew Hooper

Georgina Schoff KC, President of the Victorian Bar, remarked, “I extend my sincere congratulations to the 25 distinguished members of the Victorian Bar who have been appointed Senior Counsel in and for the State of Victoria. This prestigious appointment recognises their exceptional skill as advocates and their esteemed position within the legal community. We take great pride in their achievements and wish them continued success in this new phase of their careers.

I also wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Honourable Chief Justice Anne Ferguson for her considered evaluation of this year’s Senior Counsel candidates. Her dedication to this demanding process, which involves extensive consultation and careful deliberation, is deeply valued. We are truly grateful for her ongoing commitment to this important task.”

The 2024 Silks were chosen from 90 applicants (64 men and 26 women). The Court will welcome the new Silks in a ceremonial sitting on Thursday, 29 August 2024 at 9:15am.

For media enquiries, please contact the Executive Director at ED@vicbar.com.au.