About Us
A long-standing List, with a future focus

Over 180 Melbourne and interstate barristers skilled in advocacy, advice, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution—delivering tailored, exceptional legal representation you can trust.

Founded on a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and personal connection, Svenson Barristers has grown from a traditional clerking service to a forward-thinking legal support community for our members and the solicitors who engage them. Our evolution reflects the changing needs of the legal profession — while holding true to the values that shaped our beginning.

Svenson Barristers is a List of over 180 Barristers and Mediators, most of whom are practising members of the Victorian Bar. We also celebrate several interstate counsel.  

We are a generalist List, meaning that we host a wide breadth of counsel who individually specialise across a vast array of the many areas of the law.

We are conscious of equitable briefing targets and actively work with law firms to ensure that they are achieving their goals in this regard.

Our List was established in 1963 as ‘List S’ and has undergone significant transformation since this time.   

Our History

List S is a long-standing List with a modern approach. The List was established in 1963 under the guidance of our first Barristers’ Clerk, Kenneth Spurr. Over the past six decades List S has grown and evolved. Our List is a member organisation of Barristers and Mediators, guided by Director and Principal Clerk Anna Svenson who owns Svenson Barristers, serving the Barristers of List S. Svenson Barristers is a Clerk-owned List model.

1963
1997
2012
2016
2017

List S is Established

Founded by Ken Spurr in 1963, the S for List S is derived from these origins. The clerking Business ‘Spurr’s List’ is established and cements a strong reputation as a generalist List with a commercial core.

Transition

Ross Gordon and Leigh Jackson, Criminal Lawyers, took over and Spurr’s List evolved to become ‘Gordon & Jackson Barristers’ Clerks’.

Refinement

Ross Gordon continues leadership of the office after Leigh Jackson retires.

A New Beginning

Anna Svenson becomes the first woman to lead the Clerk’s Office upon the retirement of Ross Gordon.

Modern Era

Svenson Barristers is launched, embracing the truly generalist nature of List S. Svenson Barristers cements the reputation of a modern and innovative List with a traditional heritage.

Barristers' Clerks

Our specialist Barristers’ Clerks link legal briefs with the best Barristers. Our Clerks are experts at understanding the needs of solicitors and clients when briefing counsel. We provide bespoke suggestions taking into account experience, key skill and style.

Director & Principal Clerk


(LLB/BA Monash University)

Barristers' Clerk

(LLB Victoria University)

Barristers’ Clerk

(JD LaTrobe University – In Progress)

Barristers' Clerk

(BA Hons University of Melbourne, MA, Ph.D., VCA)

Accounts, Logistics & Reception

Our Accounts Team assist barristers with invoicing, payments and credit control. Invoice enquiries can be directed to invoicing@svenson.com.au and payment queries to accounts@svenson.com.au. Trust Account enquiries should be directed to Susan Wilkes at susan@svenson.com.au.

Our Logistics Team support barristers with administrative tasks including deliveries and printing.

Our Reception Team are warm and welcoming and manage enquiries by phone, email and in person with professionalism and discretion.

Susan Wilkes

Head of Accounts

Kristina Sabas

Accounts Clerk

Prue Maskell

Accounts Clerk

Tina Ghilardi

Reception

Eloise Wilkes-Barnewall

Administrative Assistant

Stella Conejo

Administrative Assistant

Connected to the
Legal Community

When barristers join Svenson Barristers they sign up for more than just exceptional clerking services and career support. They join a community of leading counsel who look to the List for practical support and collegial connection. Our List is known for being welcoming, diverse and modern. We support barristers at all stages of their careers, from reader to retirement. Our List is social and places special importance on the power of connection within our ranks.

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Barrister for your matter

Over 180 Melbourne and interstate barristers skilled in advocacy, advice, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution—delivering tailored, exceptional legal representation you can trust.