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Catherine practices in taxation, commercial and public law. Catherine has also appeared in both international and domestic commercial arbitration.

Meredith specialises in complex tax and public law cases. 

She has appeared in over 60 superior court contested proceedings which have resulted in published judgments in state and commonwealth courts and tribunals, including in applications to the High Court.

Fiona has a broad national practice as an advocate and adviser, in private and public law matters.

She practises principally in taxation law (federal and state), commercial law, regulatory law and administrative law, at trial and appellate level.

Previously -
(1995-8), solicitor at Baldwins Solicitors; Toth & Co
(1999) - solicitor, ATO Legal Unit, Casselden Place Melbourne

David O’Brien completed his tertiary studies at Monash University and his articles at Garland Hawthorn Brahe in Melbourne in 1995. He was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria on 6 May 1996.

Yildana Hardjadibrata was admitted to practice in 1984 and signed the Bar Roll in 2002. He has extensive experience in criminal litigation, with an emphasis on commercial crime.

Simon Tisher has been a barrister at the Victorian Bar since May 2003. He is well known and respected as a barrister and within the tax profession. 

Tim Grace was admitted to practice in 1989 and signed the Bar Roll in April 2004.

Ria has extensive experience in Australian and international tax having practised in the field for more than 20 years, including 15 years as a barrister at the Victorian Bar.

Sam practises in commercial litigation, tax and administrative law.

Rohan now has a broad mixed practice in Criminal Law (including driving matters) and Family Law (including Intervention Orders) and is available to appear in a variety of jurisdictions under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.

Stephen is a specialist in taxation law and tax dispute resolution.  He has a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, majoring in tax law, a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Monash University.

Emma Mealy is an expert in state taxes. She provides specialist advice in stamp duty, land tax and payroll tax. This includes practical and strategic advice in respect of ruling requests, investigations, objections and litigation.

Annette appears in all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court. She brings her strong analytical skills and extensive experience of writing, editing and training to her work as a barrister.