Barrister
David Mence
B.A. (Hons), LL. B. (Hons / PhD)
Biography
David practices in commercial and criminal law. He enjoys working at the intersection of the jurisdictions. He has a particular interest in appellate and review proceedings.
Details
Admission
12 December 2018
Signed Bar Roll
24 October 2019
Chambers
Room 1807
Castan Chambers
460 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Castan Chambers
460 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Admitted to Practice
Victoria
Prior to being called to the Bar, David was an associate at the Supreme Court of Victoria, firstly to Redlich JA in the Court of Appeal and then to Incerti J (formerly Zammit J) in the Trial Division. Before that, David was an academic at the University of Melbourne, where he taught in the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts. He completed his doctoral thesis in the area of political philosophy. David also worked as a researcher for the Hon. Alex Chernov AC QC when he was Governor of Victoria.
Many moons ago, David was a seasonal clerk at Mallesons Stephen Jacques (as it then was), where he returned to do sessional work for a partner in M&A.
David read with Patrick Doyle and his senior mentor was James Gorton QC. He is a reporter for the Victorian Reports.
Practice Areas
Appellate
Civil Appeals
Criminal Appeals
Commercial Law
Bankruptcy Law & Insolvency Law
Corporate Insolvency, Public Examinations, Reconstruction
Building Law & Construction Law
Commercial Building Disputes, Residential Building Disputes
Civil Procedure Law
Contractual Disputes
Corporations Law & Securities Law
ASIC Investigations, ASIC Prosecutions, Directors' Liabilities, Partnership Disputes, Shareholder Disputes
Property & Probate
Caveats, Commercial Tenancies, Joint Ventures, Leases, Mortgage Law, Testator's Family Maintenance, Trusts, Wills & Estates
Common Law
Insurance Law
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Criminal Law
Appellate
Confiscation Of Assets
Corporate / White Collar Crime
Corruption
Crimes Against The Person
Assault / Grievous Bodily Harm, Manslaughter, Murder
Drugs
Fraud
Health & Safety
Money Laundering
Proceeds Of Crime
Property
Armed Robbery, Burglary, Theft
Sexual Assault
Traffic / Motor Vehicle
Equity & Trusts
Family Provision
Guardianship & Administration
Powers Of Attorney
Real Property
Wills & Probate
To discuss the availability, suitability and fees of this barrister, please contact Chris Chapman.
