Astrid Haban-Beer has a practice incorporating criminal law, public law and regulatory investigations. Astrid’s practice includes appearing in jury trials, royal commissions, inquests and investigation hearings.
Astrid has particular experience with matters involving organised crime, white collar crime including Federal Court criminal matters, corruption matters, Commonwealth Criminal Code matters, public interest immunity, and matters involving the intersection of criminal and civil law.
Astrid is on the panel of special counsel able to be appointed under the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 (Vic). Astrid is also on the Serious Crime Prevention Order Special Counsel Panel.
Astrid also has a special interest in mental impairment and hearings conducted pursuant to the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act. Astrid appears in special fitness hearings and supervision order/review proceedings.
Astrid has a strong civil regulatory background and has acted for and against regulators across jurisdictions, including in both civil and criminal proceedings in the Federal Court, and state courts and tribunals.
Astrid holds a current security clearance and has capacity to undertake sensitive matters in a range of legal and/or investigatory contexts.
Astrid undertakes court appearances (trials, pleas, committals and applications) and advice work across all jurisdictions, in criminal, quasi-criminal and civil proceedings, covering areas of:
Astrid has frequently acted for government and institutional clients, and individuals in a number of Royal Commissions including:
Astrid is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister, and holds an Indictable Crime Certificate (ICC).
From 16 May 2013, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.
Anthony Strahan KC is an experienced trial and appellate advocate and has been leading counsel in numerous complex trials and appeals. He has been leading counsel in major class actions on both the applicant and respondent side. He works predominately in corporate and commercial law, insolvency, insurance, banking and finance, fraud, equity and property. He has a significant practice related to professional services, as well as extensive experience in defamation and media law. He has acted in employment law, public law and judicial review cases, domestic and international arbitrations and in significant tort claims involving economic loss or personal injury. He also acts for parties in connection with Royal Commissions and inquiries.
Anthony has experience with the telecommunications, banking and finance, insurance, media, oil & gas and pharmaceutical industries, among others. He frequently acts in disputes arising out of property developments and in investigations and proceedings brought by regulatory authorities. He appears in disciplinary proceedings (both professional and sport related). He has also prosecuted or defended numerous applications for injunction, stay, anti-suit injunction, freezing orders and Anton Piller orders. He also has experience with issues related to Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Anthony has completed the Victorian Bar's Lawyers' Mediation Certificate course and accepts appointments as mediator for significant disputes.
From 2001 to 2003 he was an associate with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London. Prior to that he worked for Minter Ellison in Melbourne. He is a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb).
Anthony sits on the Victorian Bar's Bar Council. He is also a former Chair of the Bar's Readers' Course Committee, which is the body responsible for training the next generation of barristers in Victoria.
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Tammy practices predominantly in general commercial litigation, trade practices, common law, property and wills and estates. Since signing the Bar Roll, Tammy has appeared in the Full Federal Court, Federal Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and County Court in a variety of cases including class actions. She has experience as a decision maker in a Tribunal setting which has given her a unique insight into strategy when running trials.
Tammy is a qualified mediator and has a passion for alternative dispute resolution. She is a coach and assessor for the Victorian Bar’s annual Lawyers’ Mediation Certificate course and is available to mediate matters in all jurisdictions.
Tammy has demonstrated tenacity in her athletic and professional life – she captained two Australian Swimming Teams and won Oceania Champion in 2002. Tammy was a Dean’s Scholar at Deakin University, graduated from her Law Degree with Honours and from her Commerce Degree with Distinction.
Tammy spent time in the United States studying psychology and mathematics, achieving the title of Dean’s List Honouree. Tammy won the ESPN Academic All-America of the Year for Women's At-Large Sports in the College Division; Women’s Athlete and Scholar-Athlete of the Year of her University and of the State of Pennsylvania; and the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Women’s Swimming Performer of the Year.
In 2019, Tammy placed 8th in the Zatopek Australian 10,000m championships, 7th in the Women’s Open 10km Australian Cross Country Championships and 4th in the Melbourne half marathon.
Tammy brings this tenacious approach and energy to all of her work as a barrister. She is available to appear and advise in matters arising in all areas of practice listed above, in all jurisdictions.
From 08/10/2009, Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Brittany has a broad practice across criminal and quasi-criminal law (including disciplinary and regulatory matters), common law, and administrative law. She has experience acting for individuals, companies, and government agencies.
In her criminal law practice, Brittany regularly appears as sole counsel in the Magistrates’ and County Courts. She has appeared as junior counsel in trials in the County and Supreme Courts. She also has appellate experience, having appeared as junior Counsel in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
Brittany is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister, and holds an Indictable Crime Certificate (ICC).
Brittany regularly acts in disciplinary proceedings involving healthcare practitioners, and tortious claims involving police misconduct.
She also accepts briefs in coronial and judicial review matters.
Before coming to the Bar, Brittany was an Associate to the Hon. Justice Jane Dixon in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Prior to her Associateship, Brittany practised as a solicitor in summary crime at Victoria Legal Aid, in civil law at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), and in both civil and administrative law at the Victorian Government Solicitors’ Office.
Brittany sits on the Committee of the Women Barristers’ Association.
Brittany read with Astrid Haban-Beer. Her senior mentor is Ruth Shann SC.
Selected recent cases include:
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Louise practises primarily in commercial and public law.
A list of Louise’s recent matters can be found on her VicBar Profile here.
Before coming to the Bar, Louise was the General Counsel at the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, where she delivered strategic advice on a broad range of public law, commercial and corporate governance matters. She has experience in inquiries and investigations.
Earlier, Louise worked as a Senior Associate at Clifford Chance LLP in London, where she specialised in complex commercial disputes and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) risk. She began her career at King & Wood Mallesons in Melbourne, in commercial litigation. Louise also served as Associate to the Hon. Justice Kenny AM of the Federal Court of Australia.
Louise holds a Master of Laws from Columbia University, where she was named a James Kent Scholar for outstanding academic achievement. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne.
Louise read with Alexander Solomon-Bridge. Her senior mentor is Kathleen Foley SC.
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The Hon. Peter Riordan KC has recently retired from the Supreme Court where he was the Principal Judge of the Commercial Court and the Judge in charge of the Arbitration List. He also served as a Judge nominated by the Chief Justice to manage the Technology, Engineering and Construction List.
He is a former Chairman of the Victorian Bar and President of the Australian Bar Association.
He now practices in the areas of arbitration and mediation.
Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, he practised extensively as a mediator and arbitrator (including International Arbitrations) throughout the States and Territories of Australia.
He has published articles and conducted seminars and training on mediation.
Enquiries regarding Mr Riordan can be made via his clerks; details on this page.
Enquiries regarding The Hon. Michael McInerney can be made via his clerks; details on this page.
CV link on this page.
Carly practices predominantly in corporate and commercial litigation, tort and insurance law. She practices across Victoria and Tasmania.
Before joining the independent Bar in Western Australia in 2016 she held Special Counsel and Senior Associate roles in the commercial litigation groups of Allion Partners, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP and Talbot Olivier Lawyers. She completed her early career years in personal injury and insurance litigation, including within the statutory workers’ compensation and compulsory third party motor vehicle insurance regimes.
Carly holds degrees in Law and Economics from the University of Western Australia and a Masters in International Relations from Curtin University of Technology.
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