Bruce practices in the areas of appellate, building/construction, commercial litigation, equity and trusts, estate litigation, industrial/employment, insurance, public/administrative law and workers compensation.
Bruce practices across Victoria and Tasmania. He joined the bar in Tasmania in 2005 and was appointed silk in 2013. Prior to joining the bar he spent 19 years as a barrister and solicitor doing most of his own appearance work across a broad range of litigation areas.
Bruce is a member of the Advocacy Training Council and coaches on the Advanced Advocacy and Essential Trial Advocacy courses run by the Australian Bar Association.
Daniel practises in commercial and public law.
Since coming to the Bar, Daniel has appeared and advised in:
Before coming to the Bar, Daniel practised as a solicitor in commercial disputes at Minter Ellison and Baker McKenzie. He was also an Associate to the Honourable Justice Digby at the Supreme Court of Victoria. He holds a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne.
Daniel read with Georgie Coleman and his senior mentor is Meg O’Sullivan KC.
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Julia practises broadly, with an emphasis on criminal law, regulatory and disciplinary matters, inquests and inquiries. She also accepts briefs in public law and appears in some common law matters, such as major torts.
Prior to coming to the bar, Julia was a solicitor advocate at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, an associate to the Hon. Justice Jane Dixon in the Supreme Court of Victoria and a solicitor at Fitzroy Legal Service in a health-justice partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications) from the University of Melbourne and a Juris Doctor from Monash University.
Julia is reading with Amelia Beech. Her senior mentor was the Hon. Justice Elizabeth Bennett.
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Anna practices in commercial and public law. She has experience in complex commercial disputes, regulatory proceedings, class actions, professional negligence, and public and administrative law.
Before joining the Bar, Anna was a senior associate at Clifford Chance, and an associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP in New York. She was also previously associate to Justice Stephen Gageler AC at the High Court of Australia (now Chief Justice of Australia), and Tipstaff to Justice David Hammerschlag of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Anna holds a Masters of Law from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours from the University of New South Wales.
Anna read with Olaf Ciolek and her senior mentor is Philip Solomon KC.
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Ivy accepts briefs in all areas of law, and has a particular interest in common law, commercial law, coronial inquests, employment and insurance matters.
Before coming to the Bar, Ivy was an associate to the Hon. Chief Justice Ferguson at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Earlier, she practised as a solicitor at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in the commercial disputes team where she specialised in investigations and public inquiries, personal injury, and regulatory matters. She has acted in high profile Royal Commissions, government inquiries and coronial inquests, including most recently, the Victorian Hotel Quarantine Board of Inquiry. Whilst at Corrs, Ivy was also seconded to a multinational mining company as a workplace investigator.
Ivy holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University.
Ivy is reading with Elle Nikou Madalin and her Senior Mentors are Ben Jellis SC and Jeremy Ruskin KC.
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Audrey practices in all areas of common law, with a particular focus on personal injury (including industrial accidents, transport accidents, institutional abuse, public liability, and medical negligence). She has special interests in health and medical law, professional indemnity, and intentional torts.
Audrey has experience acting in appeal and judicial review proceedings.
Before coming to the Bar, Audrey was a Senior Associate at Russell Kennedy where she acted on behalf of the Victorian WorkCover Authority and Transport Accident Commission in the defence of statutory benefits, serious injury, and common law damages claims.
As a solicitor, she developed a particular expertise in psychiatric injury claims, industrial deafness and occupational disease claims, and complex multi-defendant matters. She has also undertaken training in the interpretation and application of the American Medical Association Guides 4th Edition.
Audrey holds a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University. In February 2023, she was named a Rising Star by Australasian Lawyer.
Audrey read with Matthew Hooper SC and her senior mentor is Michelle Britbart KC.
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Brianna practises broadly across common law and criminal jurisdictions, with a particular interest in torts and personal injury. Brianna is available to appear in all metropolitan and regional courts.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Brianna was associate to her Honour Judge Morrish at the County Court of Victoria. Brianna assisted her Honour in hearing and management of civil and criminal jury trials, appeals, and interlocutory matters. As her Honour is the Judge in Charge of the Medical Negligence List, Brianna also assisted in the daily running and administration of the list.
Earlier, Brianna worked at a small suburban law firm where she assisted in providing general legal services to clients in a wide range of areas including wills and estates, building disputes, binding financial agreements and sale of businesses.
Brianna holds a Juris Doctor from Monash University and a Bachelor of Arts (criminology and politics) from the University of Melbourne.
Brianna is reading with Rachel Ellyard and her senior mentor is Michelle Britbart KC.
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Alannah practises broadly across public law, commercial law and all areas of employment, industrial relations, discrimination and occupational health and safety law.
Before coming to the Bar, Alannah was a Senior Solicitor in the Human Rights team at the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office, where she conducted litigation under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) and advised the Victorian Government on a range of Charter issues.
Earlier, Alannah worked as a Senior Associate in the Workplace Relations & Safety team at Lander & Rogers, where she advised and represented private and public sector clients in general employment, industrial, discrimination and occupational health and safety matters.
Alannah also served as an Associate to the Honourable Justice Richards of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Alannah has a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts with first class honours from Monash University, where she won prizes for individual subjects and overall performance.
Alannah is reading with Sarala Fitzgerald SC and her senior mentors are Jonathan Kirkwood SC and Kylie Evans KC.
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Tom practises broadly and accepts briefs in all areas, with a particular emphasis on criminal law and media law, and a keen interest in common law and public law.
Before coming to the Bar, Tom was an Associate to the Honourable Justice Incerti of the Supreme Court of Victoria. In that time, Tom assisted her Honour with a series of landmark bail rulings (including Re PJ, Re Terei and Re McLaughlin) and several significant decisions under the Serious Offenders Act. Prior to admission, Tom worked closely with a criminal barrister and at a boutique media law firm. In an earlier life, Tom was an actor (bartender) in LA.
Tom holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Sydney, where he was awarded the Aaron Levine Prize for Criminal Law, and is currently pursuing a Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne (with a focus on media and IP law). Tom also holds a Bachelor of Arts (English, Australian Indigenous Studies) from the University of Melbourne and a certificate in winemaking from UC Davis.
Tom is reading with Amelia Beech and his senior mentor is Chris Winneke KC.
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Harley practises in all areas of commercial, employment and regulatory law.
Prior to coming to the bar, Harley had a career spanning over 15 years in Australia and Hong Kong. He held senior positions across both private practice and in the government, including as a senior lawyer at the Fair Work Ombudsman and as a partner of global law firm, Mishcon de Reya.
During his career, Harley has specialised in commercial litigation and arbitration, and particularly in the fields of contract, insolvency, employment, professional negligence and civil penalty proceedings. He has been involved in and led some of the largest and most complex financial cases in Australia and Hong Kong, particularly in the context of corporate fraud with significant cross-border elements, involving the intersection between Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and offshore jurisdictions.
Harley holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours, as well as a Masters in Law (BCL) from the University of Oxford, graduating with Distinction (highest honours).
Harley is admitted as a solicitor in the High Court of Hong Kong and was conferred Higher Rights of Audience to practise as a Solicitor Advocate in civil matters in Hong Kong, where he developed experience in advocacy. He was also an Associate to the Honourable Justice Layton in the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Harley is reading with Georgie Coleman and his senior mentor is Kathleen Foley SC.
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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.
As a solicitor, Jack acted for high net worth individuals and companies of all sizes in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the County Court of Victoria, the Federal Court of Australia and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Although his experience spans across many areas of commercial, regulatory and public law, he has particular expertise acting for clients in contractual, partnership and shareholder disputes.
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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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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Hannah has a broad commercial law practice.
Hannah accepts briefs in a variety of areas including complex contractual and financial disputes, insolvency, class actions, regulatory investigations, equity and trusts, Australian consumer law and Corporations Act matters. This broad commercial practice also extends to property and constructions matters, partnerships and franchising disputes.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Hannah worked as a Senior Associate at Gadens where she had an extensive commercial practice advising and acting for clients in a range of matters, including:
During her time as a solicitor Hannah has appeared in various proceedings including in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Federal Court of Australia, and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Hannah holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Law from the University of Wollongong.
Hannah is reading with Ben Gibson and her senior mentor is Hamish Austin KC.
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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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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.
Jeremy practices in common law (with a particular interest in professional negligence and workplace incidents), administrative law, professional regulation, coronial inquests, inquiries, insurance, and judicial review. Jeremy also has an interest in regulatory prosecutions.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Jeremy had 15 years’ experience as a solicitor in private practice acting for defendants; and as a government lawyer for a national regulator.
As a solicitor in private practice Jeremy acted for defendants in a wide range of matters, including: common law negligence proceedings (professional negligence and workplace incidents); anti-discrimination complaints and associated proceedings; regulatory investigations and prosecutions by the Department of Health (Medicines and Poisons Regulation); investigations and prosecutions under occupational health and safety legislation; professional disciplinary investigations by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards (and various State vet boards); coronial investigations and inquests; and associated appellate work. Jeremy also advised a major insurer with respect to claims made under professional indemnity insurance policies, including with respect to indemnity, liability and quantum. Jeremy finished his time in private practice as a Senior Associate at a mid-tier firm.
Most recently Jeremy was a Senior Legal Advisor at Ahpra where he advised Ahpra, the Boards, and investigators; and managed tribunal proceedings (referrals and merits review), and associated appellate work.
Prior to being admitted, Jeremy was Associate to His Honour Judge Barnett and subsequently His Honour Judge Misso in the County Court of Victoria.
Jeremy is reading with Raph Ajzensztat. His senior mentor is Ben Ihle KC.
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Ross practises primarily in commercial law with an emphasis on corporations law, competition and consumer law, contractual disputes, class actions, equity and trusts, investigations and inquiries, intellectual property and public law.
Before coming to the Bar, Ross served as the Associate to the Honourable Justice Anderson at the Federal Court of Australia.
Ross also practised as a lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, in its commercial disputes and intellectual property teams where he acted in a range of complex commercial disputes and investigations.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University. Ross was also a student tutor in trusts law at Monash University.
He is reading with Jesse Rudd and his senior mentor is James Peters AM KC.
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