Welcome to the List Caitrin Davis!

Caitrin accepts briefs to appear and advise in criminal, quasi-criminal, and common law matters. She accepts written as well as advocacy briefs for both defence and prosecution, plaintiff and defendant. Prior to being admitted to the Bar, Caitrin was in the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria. She was a case management lawyer,

Welcome to the List Ashleigh Best!

Ashleigh practices in commercial law and public and administrative law. She has experience in environmental law (including climate law), planning law, property law, equity, class actions, financial services and regulatory law, and international law. Ashleigh welcomes briefs to appear and advise. Previously, Ashleigh was a solicitor at Allens in Sydney, where she practised across commercial

Welcome to the List Annabelle Ballard!

Annabelle accepts briefs to appear and advise in a broad range of matters. She has an interest in commercial law, public and administrative law, and civil regulatory litigation. She also accepts briefs to appear in other matters, including summary crime, intervention orders, tenancy disputes, and Childrens Court matters. She is available to appear in both

Congratulations Robert Forrester!

Congratulations to Robert Forrester on being recognised by Doyles as ‘Leading Planning & Environment Law Barrister – Victoria 2023.’ Well done Robert!

Congratulations Luke McPhie!

We are proud to congratulate Luke McPhie who has been announced as a finalist in the ‘Barrister’ category in the Lawyers Weekly ’30 Under 30′ Awards for 2023. Congratulations Luke – best of luck!

Congratulations Mark Irving KC!

 Congratulations to List member Mark Irving KC who has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as ‘Recommended Workplace Health & Safety Law Senior Counsel – Victoria 2023’. Well done Mark!

Svenson Barristers Autumn Employment Update – Live on Zoom Webinar

Join us from 2.00PM Wednesday 29 March for the Svenson Barristers Autumn Employment Update. Presented by List members Nadia Stojanova, Sagorika Platel & Conrad Banasik. RSVP’s via EventBrite – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/596294271217

Congratulations Gemma Cafarella!

Congratulations to List member Gemma Cafarella for her achievement in winning the ‘Debbie Mortimer SC Award’ in the Victorian Bar Pro Bono Awards 2023. This award recognises outstanding achievement in pro bono advocacy in a tribunal or the Magistrates’ Court. Gemma undertook significant work representing disadvantaged clients in a variety of tenancy, human rights and disability discrimination matters at VCAT

Congratulations Alison Umbers!

Congratulations to List member Alison Umbers for her achievement in winning the ‘Susan Crennan AC KC Award’ in the Victorian Bar Pro Bono Awards 2023.   This award recognises outstanding achievement in pro bono advocacy undertaken by barristers who are between seven and 15 years call. Alison was involved in final hearings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of

Join us for the Svenson Barristers Commercial Law CPD Day at RACV City Club

We are excited to be back in person for our annual Commercial Law CPD Day at RACV Club this Friday 24 March. Barristers from our List will be delivering 6 presentations worth a total of 6 CPD points over the course of the day. Book now via EventBrite – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/570143292937