Coronial Inquests

Harry Redwood

Harry Redwood is an experienced criminal defence barrister specialising in serious criminal matters. He is regularly instructed to represent clients facing allegations of serious offences, including those involving organised crime, sexual offences, fraud, and dishonesty. Harry has appeared frequently as lead counsel in jury trials in both the High Court and District Courts of New Zealand. He …

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James Mitchell

James is a criminal defence barrister. He is an accredited Criminal Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria, as well as a graduate of the Deryl Dantzler Trial Practice Institute in the USA. James is interested in all areas of criminal law, and has appeared as sole counsel in: Before coming to the Bar, …

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David P Rofe

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 …

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Dylan Ioannou-Booth

Dylan commenced his legal career practising as a solicitor in a busy criminal defence firm. In this role he gained courtroom experience, appearing in various court settings, including the Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts.  Prior to being called to the Bar, Dylan was an Associate to Her Honour Judge Nola Karapanagiotidis at the County Court of …

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Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards is an experienced barrister specialising in Criminal Law and appearing in a wide range of criminal and quasi-criminal cases. With a strong background in both trial and non-trial work, his expertise extends to providing legal advice and representing clients in quasi-criminal and regulatory matters. Chris’s professional journey includes working for reputable law firms, government agencies, and …

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Emily Allan

Emily accepts briefs in all areas of criminal law and quasi-criminal law, including regulatory, administrative and public law matters. Emily also accepts briefs to appear in matters under the Serious Offenders Act 2018 and Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004. Emily is an experienced advocate who appears in VCAT, the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts, and the Administrative Review Tribunal. …

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Catherine Jones Williams

Catherine Jones Williams has an established criminal and public law practice. She appears in all courts – including the Magistrates Court, County Court, Supreme Court, VCAT and the AAT. Catherine provides exceptional service to her clients and brings a wealth of experience to her practice, including experience working closely with senior members of the Bar. …

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Michael Reardon

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 …

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Veronika Drago

Veronika Drago

Veronika accepts briefs in all criminal matters and appears in all jurisdictions. Prior to being called to the Bar, Veronika worked as a solicitor advocate in criminal law in private practice at Doogue & O’Brien (now Doogue + George) and Slater and Gordon. She also worked as a solicitor advocate at the Aboriginal and Torres …

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Samantha Renwick

Samantha Renwick

Samantha has completed the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Course on Cultural Competency in Working with Aboriginal Families within the Court System. Samantha has also been a Teaching Associate at Monash University Law School, in addition to her practice. Samantha read with Ms Elizabeth M Brimer S.C., as Her Honour then was, and her senior …

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