Jack practises in commercial, regulatory and public law.
Prior to coming to the bar, Jack practised as a solicitor in commercial disputes at Minter Ellison and Hall & Wilcox (where he was a Senior Associate). Jack has also worked as a management consultant at KPMG.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University.
Jack is reading with Dean Luxton and his senior mentor is Nicholas De Young KC.
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Janey has a broad practice and accepts briefs in civil law, criminal law and public law.
Before coming to the Bar, Janey was a solicitor at the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office where she gained extensive litigation experience in the County Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Prior to the VGSO, Janey was an Associate to His Honour Judge McInerney of the County Court.
Earlier, Janey worked in regulatory and product compliance at MECCA Brands.
Janey studied at the University of Melbourne and holds a Juris Doctor, as well as a Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) with first class honours.
Janey is reading with Amanda Burnnard and her senior mentor is Ben Ihle KC.
Killian practices in all areas of common law, with a particular focus on personal injury (including industrial accidents, public liability, transport accidents, institutional abuse and medical negligence) and insurance.
He has special interests in health and medical law, defamation and professional indemnity.
Before coming to the Bar, Killian was a Senior Associate in Lander & Rogers’ general insurance team in Sydney, practising in both New South Wales and Victoria. He acted on behalf of private and government insurers in respect of common law damages claims in the public liability and property damage streams, including advising on indemnity issues. Killian was also a Senior Associate at Russell Kennedy where he acted on behalf of the Victorian WorkCover Authority in defence of statutory benefits, serious injury, and common law damages claims.
Killian holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. He is currently undertaking a Masters of Public Policy at the University of Sydney.
Killian is reading with Tom Storey and his senior mentor is Matthew Hooper SC.
Sasha has a broad practice in commercial law, public law and common law.
Before coming to the Bar, Sasha was a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team at Maddocks. While at Maddocks, Sasha acted for both public and private sector clients in a broad range of matters, including complex commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, defamation matters, independent inquiries, taxation litigation and regulatory investigations and proceedings.
Sasha holds a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Sasha is reading with Melissa Marcus and her senior mentor is Renée Enbom KC.
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Sergio Freire practises in commercial law. His practice encompasses general commercial, corporations, insolvency, equity and trusts, property, and banking and finance matters.
Before joining the bar, Sergio practised as a commercial litigation solicitor for more than 12 years: at Ashurst Australia in Melbourne (2002-2012) and, before that, at Allens in Brisbane (2000-2002).
Sergio holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class I) from the University of Queensland.
He has been recognised by Doyle's Guide (Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barrister - Victoria; Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Junior Counsel - Victoria), and Best Lawyers in Australia.
He is a member of the ASIC Insolvency Practitioner Registration and Disciplinary Committee - Minister's Pool (2021-current; re-appointed March 2024).
He has also been a member of the Executive Committee of the Commercial Bar Association (2022-2024).
From 25th Oct 2012, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.
Margie practises mainly in public and commercial law.
Before coming to the Bar, Margie was Counsel Assisting the Solicitor-General for Victoria and an associate to the Hon Justice Gordon AC at the High Court of Australia.
Margie also practised as a solicitor at the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office, working across the public law and environment and planning teams.
Margie graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne, where she was awarded the Supreme Court Prize.
Margie is reading with Mark Hosking. Her senior mentor is Chris Carr SC.
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Jack Heeley practises in commercial law and has extensive experience in construction and infrastructure disputes, class actions and arbitrations.
During his 14 years at the Bar, Jack has acted in:
A selection of his recent and significant cases appears under the headings below.
Jack completed his Law degree (First Class Honours) at Monash University and holds a Bachelor of Planning and Design (Dean’s Honours) with a Property and Construction major from the University of Melbourne.
He completed his Articles at Mallesons Stephen Jaques (now King & Wood Mallesons) and thereafter practised as a solicitor in the firm’s dispute resolution group, acting on a broad range of commercial matters with a focus on construction litigation and arbitration.
Immediately prior to coming to the Bar, Jack was an Associate at the Supreme Court of Victoria, first to the Hon. Justice Byrne, Principal Judge of the Commercial & Equity Division, and then to the Hon. Justice Bongiorno of the Court of Appeal.
A selection of recent and significant cases:
Building cases
Johns Lyng v OC PS702511L & MBB Consulting – acting for a plaintiff builder in a dispute concerning the replacement of combustible cladding, latent conditions, unpaid progress claims, contract rectification, superintendent obligations, misleading or deceptive conduct, extensions of time, alleged liquidated damages, penalties and unconscionable conduct.
Kane Constructions v Meridian Concrete Australia; Kane Constructions ats Structural Systems – acting for a plaintiff head contractor in a subcontract dispute involving liquidated damages, alleged variations, defective and incomplete works, bank guarantees, estoppel and restitutionary claims.
BildGroup v McMahons – acting for a plaintiff contractor in a dispute involving delay cost claims, latent conditions and liquidated damages.
Buildcorp v Yarra Valley Water – acting for a builder in a dispute concerning basement works and sewer infrastructure.
Pace Development Group ats Professional Cabinets – acting for a head contractor in a large scale subcontract dispute concerning payment claims, variations, liquidated damages, defective works and estoppel.
Johns Lyng v Strategic Demolitions & Ors – acting for a plaintiff builder in a dispute involving protection works and proportionate liability legislation.
Ireland Brown Constructions ats Manufacturing Metal Solutions – acting for a head contractor in a subcontract dispute regarding alleged variations and defective works.
Class actions, arbitrations and other commercial cases
Rowe v Ausnet Electricity Services & Ors – acting for the State Parties in the Murrindindi / Marysville bushfire class action (with Jenny Firkin KC and others).
Matthews v SPI Electricity & Ors – acting for the State Parties in the Kilmore / Kinglake bushfire class action (with Jenny Firkin KC and others).
Chessells & Ors v Goulburn-Murray Water – large scale litigation arising out of the 2022 Shepparton floods.
Keystone v Mitchell Shire Council – acting for a plaintiff in proceedings concerning numerous landfill sites, waste management policies, EPA requirements and landfill capping.
O’Connor & Ors v Goulburn-Murray Water – acting for the owners of numerous fruit orchards in large scale litigation against a rural water corporation.
International arbitration concerning the construction and management of motorway tunnels.
Domestic arbitration concerning the management of a large timber plantation.
Domestic arbitration in relation to ship building contracts, termination rights and estoppel.
Australian Unity Limited ats 500 Burwood Highway – acting for Australian Unity in a dispute concerning the sale of an aged care facility.
Numerous proceedings involving claims under the Water Act 1989, including claims under sections 15, 16, 155 and 157 of the Act.
From 20 May 2011, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.