Family Provision

Adrian Strauch

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 …

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David Crocker

David Crocker

David’s practice predominantly comprises wills and estates, elder law, general commercial law, and civil litigation. His elder law experience includes acting as junior counsel for various Commonwealth Government agencies at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Adelaide public hearings). Since 2016 David has been recognised by Doyles Guide as junior counsel in …

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Susan Porter

Susan Porter

Her experience includes matters relating to leases, easements, caveats, co-ownership, as well as handling planning, building and construction matters and disputes, and general contractual disputes. She has also represented clients before licensing and disciplinary tribunals, and appears in the Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates’ Court and in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Before joining …

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Sandra Karabidian

Sandra Karabidian

Sandra is a barrister and nationally accredited mediator with a broad commercial practice. She accepts briefs to appear in all Victorian Courts. In addition to general commercial matters, she has specific expertise in the areas of equity, trusts, superannuation and deceased estates.  Sandra has held a long-term interest in the international law of armed conflict, specifically focusing …

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Robert Shepherd

Robert Shepherd

Robert brings to his clients the experience of 34 years of full time practice in the conduct of cases in Courts, Tribunals and in mediation. His pre and post litigation advice and attention to detail in his written work, has resulted in many matters being resolved before and after litigation. He has a busy practice …

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Nick Doukas

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.

Nicholas Bird

Nicholas Bird

Prior to coming to the Bar, Nicholas worked as a policy adviser to the Victorian Government. In particular, he advised on regulatory issues affecting small businesses in Victoria. He also previously worked as a consultant with PwC Australia. Nicholas completed degrees in Arts and in Law at Monash University. He also completed a Master of …

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Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson

Michelle has a broad practice which focusses on litigation in various courts and tribunals, including superior and appellant courts, including: Supreme Court of Victoria Appeals from the Children’s Court of Victoria, Family Division on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (Child Protection). Matters arising under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be …

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Margo Harris

Margo Harris

Her career has involved appearing in a wide range of courts and tribunals both Australia-wide and internationally. Before coming to the Bar in 2011, she worked as a solicitor in Australia and London, including in-house counsel at an ASX listed company. Her broad ranging commercial practice straddles diverse industries, including agribusiness, construction and infrastructure, energy …

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