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List G Barristers

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List G Barristers

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What the Team is Known For

List G Barristers constitutes a substantial Melbourne offering, mustering over 180 counsel, who are described by one source as “leading barristers with exceptional talent and market profile”. It focuses principally on commercial and public law issues and commands respect in the market. The list brings together advocates with particularly impressive track records in such specialised areas as employment, native title and shipping, as well as those maintaining broader commercial practices, and it attracts especially high praise for having assembled a notable cohort of IP practitioners. One interviewee observes that the list is “the leading chamber for IP at the Victorian Bar”. CEO and senior clerk Jane King is the principal contact.

Strengths

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  • The clerks are efficient and user-friendly.

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  • The List G clerks are good to deal with.

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  • We have enjoyed consistently strong service from the clerks at List G.

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  • Our engagement with the clerks is always positive.

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  • The clerks at List G are always helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrew Pollock
    Band 1Andrew Pollock

    Andrew Pollock

    Andrew Pollock acts principally for employers on such issues as enterprise bargaining, industrial action and the consequences of major restructures, handling both contentious and advisory mandates.
    • He has an excellent knowledge of the law, strong submission writing and advocacy skills, and provides a high level of customer service.

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    • Andrew has a very good understanding of industrial relations law. He can convey relatively complex concepts in a straightforward manner.

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  • Band 1Clare Cunliffe
    Band 1Clare Cunliffe

    Clare Cunliffe

    Clare Cunliffe operates across the IP spectrum, being particularly well known for her exhaustive knowledge of patent law and deep familiarity with the pharmaceutical sector.

    • She is technically clever, and her style of communication is short, sharp and efficient.

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    • Clare has a completely unprecedented work rate. She can do the work of two because she is just that fast, and it is all to an extremely high standard.

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  • Band 2Hamish Austin
    Band 2Hamish Austin

    Hamish Austin

    Hamish Austin KC operates a versatile practice in which insolvency and transport issues – particularly shipping – feature especially prominently.
    • Hamish is a go-to silk to brief for any complex commercial litigation. He is a very safe pair of hands.

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    • Hamish provides clear advice and direction on how a matter should proceed. He is a forceful advocate and makes hard calls where needed.

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  • Band 1Justin Bourke KC
    Band 1Justin Bourke KC

    Justin Bourke KC

    Justin Bourke KC is an exceptionally experienced litigator, to High Court level, of workplace-related cases, in which he acts for both employers and a wide range of government agencies. He is widely regarded as one of the Victorian Bar's leading specialists in industrial relations issues.
    • Justin is an excellent advocate and a clever strategist.

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    • Justin is the best industrial law barrister in Australia. When you walk into court with him you know you are 100% prepared.

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  • Band 1Marcus Fleming
    Band 1Marcus Fleming

    Marcus Fleming

    Marcus Fleming focuses his practice on litigation in the intellectual property area, offering experience of infringement-related mandates in the copyright, patent and trade mark spheres and of patent revocation proceedings.
    • Marcus is very collegiate, responsive and down to earth.

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    • Marcus is highly competent and a go-to junior counsel for patents at the Bar.

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  • Band 1Martin Scott KC
    Band 1Martin Scott KC

    Martin Scott KC

    Martin Scott KC devotes much of his practice to transport and shipping-related cases, with matters involving major shipping casualties featuring particularly prominently.
    • Martin conveys complex information and law in simple and persuasive terms.

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  • Band 1Matthew Harvey
    Band 1Matthew Harvey

    Matthew Harvey

    Matthew Harvey KC maintains a varied commercial practice within which shipping, broader transport and trade issues feature particularly prominently.
  • Band 1Rachel Doyle SC
    Band 1Rachel Doyle SC

    Rachel Doyle SC

    Rachel Doyle SC is renowned for her handling of matters on behalf of trade unions and individual employees, and she also acts for employers and Victorian state bodies.
    • Rachel is an incredible barrister. She has a brilliant capacity to distil a large volume of information at short notice.

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  • Band 1Rebecca Davern
    Band 1Rebecca Davern

    Rebecca Davern

    Rebecca Davern is best known for her representation of employers in general employment, industrial relations and discrimination cases considered by the Federal Court.
    • Rebecca is great to work with. She provides a unique perspective and is an excellent advocate.

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    • Rebecca has an acknowledged expertise in the discrimination area.

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  • Band 1Stewart J Maiden
    Band 1Stewart J Maiden

    Stewart J Maiden

    Stewart Maiden KC is acknowledged by interviewees to be one of the silks most likely to be encountered on significant insolvency matters, but also one who is particularly noted for his expertise on international insolvency issues.
    • Stewart Maiden is a smart and compelling advocate.

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    • Stewart is detail-oriented and hard-working. His temperament is very empathetic and genuine.

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  • Band 1Tom Cordiner
    Band 1Tom Cordiner

    Tom Cordiner

    Tom Cordiner KC brings exceptional qualifications to his work at the IP Bar, including a degree in molecular genetics, registration as both a patent and a trade mark attorney, and hands-on experience as a solicitor.
    • Tom is always good to work with, an excellent advocate and commercially very savvy.

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    • Tom is really hitting his prime. He is diligent, thoughtful, easy to deal with and excellent in court.

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  • Band 2Anthony Neal KC
    Band 2Anthony Neal KC

    Anthony Neal KC

    Anthony Neal KC maintains a 360-degree native title practice which incorporates the representation not only of both proponent and traditional owner parties but also of relevant government bodies.
  • Band 2Benjamin Fitzpatrick
    Band 2Benjamin Fitzpatrick

    Benjamin Fitzpatrick

    Benjamin Fitzpatrick is an exceptionally experienced senior junior who is best known for his work in the patent space, including oppositions and appeals, though his expertise covers the full range of IP practice.
    • Benjamin is very experienced in all aspects of patent and trade mark work, very easy to work with and readily available to discuss matters.

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  • Band 2Brendan Avallone
    Band 2Brendan Avallone

    Brendan Avallone

    Brendan Avallone draws upon experience acquired not only in private practice, but also in a number of state and Commonwealth government agencies to advise or advocate across a varied range of workplace issues, including industrial action, unfair dismissal applications and underpayment claims.

    • Brendan brings a calm, thoughtful presence to every matter. He is genuine, approachable and always responsive.

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    • Brendan's knowledge of public sector law is second to none.

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  • Band 2Colin Golvan KC
    Band 2Colin Golvan KC

    Colin Golvan KC

    Colin Golvan KC practises across the full range of IP disciplines, attracting praise for his work in both the patent and trade mark spaces and enjoying a particularly high level of recognition for his copyright-related expertise.
    • Colin is very clever, a great advocate and a thought leader.

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  • Band 2David Yarrow SC
    Band 2David Yarrow SC

    David Yarrow SC

    David Yarrow SC offers experience in the native title space dating back to 1994 and represents indigenous groups across a broad range of mandates, including determination applications, claims-related litigation and other disputes.

    • David is a highly experienced native title barrister who provides excellent service.

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    • David is incredibly well regarded and has been a long time.

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  • Band 2Leigh Howard
    Band 2Leigh Howard

    Leigh Howard

    Leigh Howard is singled out by market commentators for his in-depth knowledge of industrial relations. He handles the full range of disputes under the Fair Work Act 2009, as well as more public and regulatory issues.
    • Leigh is an exceptional barrister. His responsiveness, ability to connect with clients and focus on delivering clients' broader business objectives set him apart.

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    • Leigh is very knowledgeable and a talented drafter.

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  • Band 2Luke Merrick
    Band 2Luke Merrick

    Luke Merrick

    Luke Merrick KC is an experienced advocate at the Melbourne IP Bar, commanding particular respect for his work in the trade mark space.

    • Luke is outstanding. He is responsive, works well in teams and presents well in the court. He can tell you when you're wrong and need to change your strategy.

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    • Luke is incredibly diplomatic and excellent at managing clients. He is a team player. He works with us rather than for us, which extends to his thinking of how to make the client's life easier.

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  • Band 3Nicholas De Young
    Band 3Nicholas De Young

    Nicholas De Young

    Nicholas De Young KC is active in a variety of spheres, including those of competition, professional negligence and trade practices, but stands out particularly for his handling of regulatory and corporations law issues.
    • Nicholas De Young is a leading silk in class action work.

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    • Nicholas distinguishes himself with passion, intelligence and strategic acumen.

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    • Nicholas is an excellent advocate who is great to work with and has an uncanny ability to simplify complex propositions.

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  • Band 2Nico Burmeister
    Band 2Nico Burmeister

    Nico Burmeister

    Nico Burmeister draws on experience both as a solicitor and as an in-house counsel in the recruitment sector to advise and advocate across a broad range of practice area issues, often leading his own cases and notably dividing his practice between Victoria and Western Australia. He is active in both the general employment and industrial relations spheres.

    • Nico is a great advocate in written and oral submission. He is quite compelling and easy to work with.

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    • He has a strong technical legal knowledge.

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  • Band 3Craig Smith
    Band 3Craig Smith

    Craig Smith

    Craig Smith SC has a background in chemical engineering and often appears in cases involving technical scientific issues, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He focuses on patent and trade mark cases.

    • Craig is always available, technically very able and commercially astute.

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    • Craig is quite unflappable. No matter how severely under pressure we may be, he is always cool, calm and collected.

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  • Band 3Kate Beattie
    Band 3Kate Beattie

    Kate Beattie

    Kate Beattie SC is cited for a variety of capabilities by interviewees, sources not only identifying her as an experienced advocate in patent cases in general, but also stressing the significance of a scientific background to a career that has seen her act in several pharmaceutical patent cases.

    • Kate's technical qualification is a key asset. She offers highly strategic advice.

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    • Kate is a skilful advocate and technically excellent.

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  • Band 4Jeremy Slattery
    Band 4Jeremy Slattery

    Jeremy Slattery

    Jeremy Slattery KC maintains a wide-ranging practice which often addresses insurance, intellectual property, professional negligence or trade practice issues.

    • Jeremy's advocacy is very strong, and he's a go-to for construction matters.

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  • Band 4Kathleen Foley
    Band 4Kathleen Foley

    Kathleen Foley

    Kathleen Foley SC handles both complex commercial and significant public law matters, her experience in the latter sphere including numerous High Court appearances. In the commercial space, she is especially noted for her involvement, on both plaintiff and defendant sides, in cases concerning the conduct of individual executives.
    • Kathleen Foley SC is a versatile and exceptional court advocate.

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    • Kathleen is incredibly bright and personable.

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    • She’s an incredible practitioner, and I highly recommend her.

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  • New SilksKane Loxley
    New SilksKane Loxley

    Kane Loxley

    Kane Loxley SC practises across a wide gamut of commercial issues, with particular prominence in shareholder class actions and significant regulatory disputes.

    • Kane is smart, has excellent instincts and produces very good quality written work. He's really diligent; it's almost surprising how much and how quickly he turns around work.

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    • Kane is a rising star.

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    • Kane Loxley really impressed me. He was really calm and asked all the right questions.

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  • New SilksPeter Creighton-Selvay
    New SilksPeter Creighton-Selvay

    Peter Creighton-Selvay

    Peter Creighton-Selvay SC is active in all areas of IP work and the recipient of enthusiastic commendation from both instructing solicitors and fellow barristers. He has an impressive track record at both trial and appellate level.

    • Peter provides thoughtful and focused advocacy for his clients. He is always well prepared.

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    • Peter is an outstanding advocate who is detail-focused. He is able to break down complex issues of law and fact into simple, pithy submissions.

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