Common Law

Mark Purvis

Mark Purvis

Within the insurance field, Mark has built a strong practice in complex fraud matters, particularly in relation to motor vehicles, but also in arson and burglary cases. Mark has also appeared in numerous general negligence matters, from motor vehicle collisions to high value mechanical equipment failures. He has acted successfully both for and against property …

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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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Marian C Clarkin

Outside of court, Marian also regularly represents clients to negotiate settlements and participate in mediations, as well as drafting and settling documents and providing advice. Marian has a broad practice, which often involves complex matters where many areas of the law overlap and there are multiple related proceedings on foot. Marian practises in the areas …

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Lindy Barrett

Lindy Barrett

Lindy has appeared in the Supreme (including Appeals), County and Magistrates’ Courts in Victoria, as well as the Federal Court, VCAT and various Royal Commissions. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.

John O’Halloran

John O’Halloran

ABOUT JOHN: John O’Halloran has a broad commercial practice and practises in all areas of trusts, equity, probate, testators’ family maintenance, as well as general commercial law. John’s instructors recognise the value of his early strategic advice, rigorous attention to detail, and ability to empower clients to make good decisions in litigation. He is increasingly …

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James Kewley

James Kewley

Trial Counsel James considers himself primarily a trial counsel. In recent years James’ practice has consisted primarily of conducting Supreme Court and Federal Court commercial litigation briefed by both large Melbourne and Sydney firms and smaller legal practices in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. In earlier years, James conducted numerous hearings in the Magistrates’ …

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Jacob Fronistas O.A.M.

Jacob Fronistas O.A.M.

He has also appeared in the Family Court of Australia in cases involving property, children, child support and other related matters. He also done numerous Intervention Order cases, including breaches of Intervention Orders. Jacob has a Physiology major as part of his Science degree and also studied Medical Law and Biomedical Ethics and the Law …

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Gregory Buchhorn

Gregory Buchhorn

Before coming to the Bar, Greg was Senior Associate to the Honourable Justice Maxwell AC, President of the Victorian Court of Appeal. Greg read with Graeme Hill and his senior mentor was Claire Harris QC. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.

Gerald Parncutt

Gerald Parncutt

Gerald has particular expertise in the law of guarantees and practices in the following areas: Education: Melbourne: Paris, France: Cambridge, Massachusetts: -Certificate in Mediation (2003) -Certificate in Computer Science for Lawyers (2019-2020)  -Certificate in Financial Analysis & Valuation for Lawyers (2022) Academic:                                …

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