Insights

Stay up to date with news and insights from our Barristers and Clerks – from changing legislations through to new members.

Our Insights page brings together timely legal commentary, CPD opportunities, and updates from our List. Designed for solicitors, it is a resource for practical knowledge, professional development, and news on our barristers.

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Matthew Weinman accepted onto Victoria Legal Aid’s Criminal Trial Preferred Barristers List

Matthew Weinman joins Victoria Legal Aid’s Criminal Trial Preferred Barristers List, recognising his expertise across indictable and summary criminal matters.
01 February 2026
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Congratulations Alex Campbell who was recognised in Doyle’s Guide 

Alexander Campbell was recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2026 as Recommended Junior Counsel in Transport Law – Australia.
30 January 2026
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Congratulations Emily Allan on her appointment to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

Former list member Emily Allan appointed Magistrate of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, reflecting her distinguished advocacy and service.
17 December 2025
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Applications for the March 2026 Bar Readers’ Course are open

Chapman’s List invites applications from new readers joining the March 2026 Victorian Bar Readers’ Course intake.
09 December 2025
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What Victorian Construction Lawyers need to know about the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

List member Andrew Blair discusses how the Bill responds to the Victorian Court of Appeal’s decision in JG King v Hunters Green, and other valuable insights relevant to construction lawyers.
20 November 2025
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Margo Harris presents at two leading international trade compliance events

Recently, list member Margo Harris shared her insights on the legal developments supporting trade and finance digitisation at the ACITI and ITFA industry events.
17 November 2025

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