Barrister
Douglas James
B. A., LL. B.
Biography
Douglas’ practice consists of a broad range of commercial advocacy work, with particular emphasis in contractual and general commercial matters, property, equity and trust disputes as well as corporations and insolvency matters.
Details
Admission
03 November 1999
Signed Bar Roll
22 November 2007
Chambers
Room 0216
Douglas Menzies Chambers
180 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Douglas Menzies Chambers
180 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Admitted to Practice
Victoria
Douglas appears in both state and federal jurisdictions at all levels, and has experience dealing in all stages of the litigation process, from opinion and advice work, pleadings, mediation, interlocutory and trial work.
Examples of types of cases: Among others, he has appeared or advised in relation to matters such as:
- contractual disputes,
- insolvency disputes (including setting aside applications, preference claims, etc),
- trust disputes (including claims for breach of trust),
- estate claims and disputes,
- partnership/joint venture disputes,
- property law claims; and
- claims under the Australian Consumer Law (formerly TPA).
Practice Areas
Commercial Law
Bankruptcy Law & Insolvency Law
Corporate Insolvency
Competition Law & Consumer Law
Corporations Law & Securities Law
Investments
Intellectual Property & Trade Practices
Property & Probate
Common Law
Motor Vehicles & Transport
Negligence
Professional Negligence
Workers Compensation
Equity & Trusts
Family Provision
Wills & Probate
Public Law & Administrative Law
Discrimination & Equal Opportunity
Human Rights Law
To discuss the availability, suitability and fees of this barrister, please contact Chris Chapman.
