Criminal Law

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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Georgia McMaster

Georgia McMaster

A barrister specialising in criminal jury trials and appeals for almost twenty years, (primarily briefed by the Crown). Other briefs include conducting matters on behalf of AHPRA, duty lawyer work before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, counsel assisting / legal member in various matters such as Teacher’s Registration Board investigations, legal practitioner complaint boards, and …

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David Downey

David Downey

Since coming to Australia, David as a solicitor gained 10 years experience in Crimes Compensation/Victims of Crime Assistance applications including appearance work at the Tribunal. David has also had the conduct of a number of applications for compensation under S85 of the Sentencing Act 1991 in both the county court and the Supreme Court.

David Mence

David Mence

Prior to being called to the Bar, David was an associate at the Supreme Court of Victoria, firstly to Redlich JA in the Court of Appeal and then to Incerti J (formerly Zammit J) in the Trial Division. Before that, David was an academic at the University of Melbourne, where he taught in the Faculty …

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Dave Barton

Dave Barton

David also accepts briefs in criminal and insurance law matters. Before coming to the Victorian Bar, David was a senior investigator at the Victorian Ombudsman and NSW Ombudsman. His high-profile investigations included Operation Prospect (NSW), the Labor “redshirts” matter, public interest disclosures concerning local Councils and a joint investigation with the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission. …

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Daniel Cole

Daniel Cole

“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions”: Naguib Mahfouz “When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, mediate”: [apologies to Al Gore] …

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Daniel Dober

Daniel Dober

Prior to coming to the bar, Daniel practised as a solicitor in matters relating to property, employment, and criminal law. He is available to appear in all courts and jurisdictions in Victoria and accepts interstate briefs. Daniel is reading with Rishi Nathwani and his senior mentor is Chris Carr SC.

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