Elissa is a highly experienced advocate who practices principally in criminal and quasi-criminal law, with a particular emphasis on criminal defence. Criminal Matters Since coming to the bar, Elissa has appeared in a wide range of criminal matters, including drug offences, violence, driving, and property crimes, as well as high-profile and sensitive white-collar crime cases …
Alex has a broad commercial practice, with a particular interest in corporations (including insolvency, directors’ duties, oppression, derivative actions), banking and finance, property, and construction matters. He is regularly briefed to appear and advise in all Victorian courts and tribunals and the Federal Court, both led and unled. Alex appears in trial, appellate and interlocutory …
Steve is available to be booked in all areas of family violence, including intervention orders and associated criminal and family law matters. He has appeared extensively throughout Victoria, predominately in the Magistrates and County Courts, building extensive working relationships leveraged to achieve client focused outcomes utilising pragmatic, highly effective advocacy. Member Criminal Bar Association / Family …
David appears in trials, appeals, and inquiries. He has a varied practice, encompassing: Prior to the Bar, David began practising as a solicitor in civil litigation and criminal law in Sydney. He then joined a large criminal defence firm in NSW, finishing there as a managing solicitor. In January 2020, he moved to Melbourne and practised as the in-house …
Adrian Strauch has an extensive commercial law practice advising upon and appearing in County, Supreme and Federal Court cases both in Victoria and interstate as well as appearing at Arbitrations and Mediations and appearances before professional bodies and tribunals. Adrian also has comprehensive experience in Criminal matters in all jurisdictions including trial work. Adrian also …
Alan practices in all areas of commercial and public law and is particularly interested in intellectual property and trade practices, corporations and securities, public/administrative law, and equity and trusts. He is a member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ), and the Commercial Bar Association. Alan has acted in and advised on …
His significant trial experience, coupled with his ability to provide strategic advice, make Damien an invaluable asset when it comes to defending criminal cases. Clients can trust in Damien’s expertise, breadth of knowledge, and unwavering dedication to securing the best possible results in their legal affairs. Trial Work: Damien Hannan is a highly experienced criminal …
James has been briefed to appear in a range of different matter since being called to the bar. His criminal law briefs have included bail applications, plea, contested hearings and appeals. Key matters have been: James also has a broad civil law practice, having been briefed in various matters in various jurisdictions. These include: He …
Background: Catherine brings a wealth of experience to her practice, including the experience of working closely with senior members of the bar, including Senior and Kings Counsel. Prior to joining the Bar, Catherine provided specialist litigation support to Ruth Shann (now SC) and Neil Clelland KC in the successful defence of two significant regulatory prosecutions …
Michael has a broad civil and criminal practice, advising and appearing at trial and appellate level. His civil practice focuses on insurance litigation, building and construction, probate and Part IV proceedings. He has also appeared as counsel in judicial review applications, confiscation proceedings and coronial inquests. Michael’s criminal and regulatory experience spans the full spectrum …
