Ed has a broad commercial practice, including financial services, international arbitration, professional negligence, civil fraud, class actions, corporations, insolvency, and regulatory matters. He also acts in media / defamation matters and disciplinary proceedings.
Ed has been recognised in Doyle's Guide as a leading commercial litigation and dispute resolution barrister since 2020.
Ed has also been called to the Bar of England and Wales and is a member of Essex Court Chambers, a leading international law and arbitration set.
Ed graduated with first class honours in law from Melbourne University and completed the BCL (Distinction) at the University of Oxford.
From 1st May 2015, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.
Chris appears at trial in civil juries and causes, on appeal, in class actions and before Royal Commissions and Inquiries. His primary area of interest is common law.
He also appears before both professional disciplinary and sporting tribunals and has a particular interest in motor racing related matters.
He is a former President of the Bar Council.
Some Recent Appearances
Class Actions
2017 Kamasee & ors v Cth of Australia & ors (Supreme Court)
Manus Island class action. Senior Counsel for the Commonwealth leading a team of 6 junior counsel
2016 Kilmore Bushfires Class action. Senior Assessor
2016 Murrindindi-Marysville Bushfires class action. Senior Assessor
Court of Appeal
Nillumbik Shire Council v YMCA [2016] VSCA 192
Calderbank offers – costs
YMCA v Nillumbick Shire Council [2014] VSCA 197
Public liability, Insurance
Hodder v Hamilton & anor [2014] VSCA 279
Occupiers Liability, Evidence
Trials
Anthony Parcel Services Pty Ltd ats Acciarito [2021] VSC 78
Transport accident, Duty of Care, Independent contractor
TAC ats Jefic [2020] VCC
First Jury e-trial in the County Court
Matthews v Amaca & Seltsam Dec 2019 J. Dixon J.
Dust diseases – asbestos
State of Victoria ats Ewins & Sukys Nov 2019 J. Dixon J.
Inflation Nightclub Shooting – injuries
GHD Pty Ltd & anor ats VWA [2019] VSC 607
Recovery – contribution
Greater Shepparton City Council ats Clarke [2016] VSC 542
Road Management Act, Duty, Public Liability
Floyd Industries Pty Ltd & anor ats Notman [2016] VSC 457
Public Liability, Duty of Care, Contribution
Addas Israel School ats Erlich [2015] VSC 499
Sexual Assault, Vicarious Liability
Other Appearances
Demeduik v Medical Board of Australia (2019)
VCAT Appeal
Eli Evans v CAMS (2018)
Disciplinary Tribunal determining the 2018 Australian Rally Champion
V8 Supercar Court of Appeal (2017)
Member of the Court determining protest from Bathurst 1000
Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry (2015)
Counsel for the Chief Medical Officer of Victoria
Examples of recent matters:
Susan is an experienced trial advocate who has over 30 years experience as a barrister and predominantly practices in Family and Criminal Law.
Susan has appeared in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and County Court with extensive experience in complex trials and appeals.
Family Law:
Susan practices in all areas of family law and de facto jurisdictions, including interim defended hearings, mediations and final hearings.
Susan is a member of the Family Law Bar Association, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is currently completing the AICD’s Company Directors course.
Criminal Law:
Susan also practices in Criminal Law, her trial work includes homicides, sexual offences, drug trials, frauds including art fraud, and other complex criminal trials.
Susan has examined and cross-examined a variety of experts including forensic pathologists, DNA experts, senior scientists, psychiatrists, psychologists, handwriting, ballistic, voice identification experts and engineers.
She has prepared written cases for and appeared in interlocutory, conviction and sentence appeals.
Previous experience:
During her 30 years at the bar, Susan has held a variety of positions including that of:
Publications:
Susan co-authored a book published by Thompson Reuters in July 2017, titled Criminal Appeals and Reviews in Victoria, along with Professor Chris Corns and Adrian Castle. The chapter on appellate advocacy, which was written by Susan, provides practical advice to legal practitioners on the preparation required to appear in the High Court and Court of Appeal, the appearance itself, and the importance of written submissions as the basis for the oral advocacy.
Cambridge:
In 2017, Susan presented at the 35th Economic Crime Symposium at Jesus College, Cambridge University on Art Fraud.
In 2018, Susan presented at the 36th Economic Crime Symposium at Jesus College, Cambridge University on ‘Human Trafficking’, ‘Taxing Crime’ (panel discussion) and ‘Divesting Criminals of ill-gotten gains in a world without financial Borders’.
Electronic briefs:
Susan is trained in the use of electronic briefs.
Membership:
Retired from practice.
From 2nd Dec 2010, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.
Daniel is a commercial barrister with a practice focussing on insurance, corporations, equity and trusts, professional negligence, consumer protection, trade practices, and building and construction law. He is regularly briefed to appear in State and Federal jurisdictions, both unled and as a junior, and provides practical and considered advice to clients involved in complex disputes. He is ranked by Doyles Guide as a Leading Professional Indemnity Junior Counsel in Victoria.
Daniel commenced his legal career at Arnold Bloch Leibler in Melbourne, gaining a strong foundation in commercial law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Committee positions
Recent matters
Commercial and Corporations Law
Insurance
Building and Construction
Consumer Law
Trusts and Equity
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Andrew Broadfoot took silk in 2016 and appears in, and advises on, trials and appeals in tax, commercial, tort and administrative law. Principally his
clients are involved in the mining, petroleum and financial sectors. Accepts direct briefs from corporate clients.
He has also represented Commonwealth and State government authorities in a variety of matters ranging from taxation appeals, matters concerning statutory
interpretation, "serious injuries" as defined in applicable legislation, judicial review, and securities regulation, to the "Abalone class action"
which concerned liability in negligence for pure economic loss arising from a herpes like virus that killed a large proportion of Victoria's wild abalone
stocks. This was one of the largest class actions to run to judgment in Australia and successfully be defended. Also has experience in energy regulation
including electricity distribution.
He is experienced in dealing with expert evidence and has cross-examined experts practising in numerous disciplines including valuation, science, engineering, economics, medicine, health and safety and accounting.
In the revenue field he is experienced in dealing with transfer pricing related matters, capital/income issues, trust and property law issues, anti-avoidance legislation, research and development claims and application of the petroleum resource rent tax legislation.
Further details and a list of recent cases can be found via the professional profile link above. Connect with Andrew via LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-broadfoot-qc-41b47a2a
From 1 July 2008, Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation