Olive primarily practises in criminal law (prosecution and defence). She also accepts briefs in administrative law and in quasi-criminal law including regulatory matters, inquests and disciplinary tribunal proceedings. She has appeared in the Magistrates’ Court in filing hearings, contest mentions, committal mentions, contested summary hearings, bail applications, pleas and contested committals. She has also appeared

Exclusive to Bendigo Law Association members! Join Liam McAuliffe as he presents ‘Ethics for Criminal Law Practitioners’

Congratulations to List members Amanda Storey, Beth Warnock, Michelle Zammit, and Sharon Kermath on being selected as finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2022 ‘Barrister of the Year’ category. We’re so proud of your achievement, well done Amanda, Beth, Michelle, and Sharon!

Congratulations to List member Paul Lawrie on being appointed as a Coroner to the Coroners Court of Victoria. We know you’ll have so much to offer in your new role, well done Paul!

Congratulations to List member Garry Moffatt who has been recognised in ‘Leading Mediators – Victoria 2022’ by Doyle’s Guide. Well done Garry!

Congratulations to List member Susan Gatford who has been recognised as ‘Leading Intellectual Property Law Junior Counsel – Victoria 2022’ by Doyle’s Guide. Well done Susan!

Svenson Barristers is proud to welcome Catherine Jones Williams to the List. Catherine comes to the Bar as an experienced criminal lawyer and with 10 years of commercial experience as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG Corporate Recovery. Catherine operates a broad practice at the Bar and accepts briefs in criminal, quasi-criminal, regulatory, commercial, common and public

Svenson Barristers is proud to welcome Sepideh Sadri to the List. Sepideh comes to the Bar with a broad skill set developed as a commercial analyst and through her experience in criminal law, common law and public and administrative law. Prior to coming to the Victorian Bar, Sepideh was accepted into the Graduate Program as an

Svenson Barristers congratulates List Chair Geraldine Gray, recognised by Doyle’s Guide as Leading Construction & Infrastructure Junior Counsel in Victoria. Well done Geraldine!

Commercial Law Practitioners, Join Veronica Holt as she presents a comprehensive guide to hostile caveats. This presentation will include: how to challenge or remove a hostile caveat; the consequences for improperly lodging a caveat (for caveators and solicitors); and analysis of recent case law on dealing with hostile caveats An opportunity for questions will immediately