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    Leading Family Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide 2024

    Thursday, 30th November 2023

    Congratulations to the following 14 Barristers who have been ranked in Doyle's Guide in the categories of Family Law, Parenting & Children's Matters and Family Law Mediation for Victoria 2024.

     
    Geoff Dickson KC

    • Preeminent Family Law Barrister
    • Leading Parenting & Children's Matters
    • Leading Family Law Mediator

     
    Kate Mooney SC 

    • Leading Family Law Barrister
    • Recommended Family Law Mediator

     
    Belle Lane

    • Leading Family Law 
    • Preeminent Parenting & Children's Matters
    • Preeminent Family Law Mediator

     
    Lyndell McCreadie

    • Recommended Family Law
    • Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Cath Devine

    • Recommended Family Law
    • Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Sarah Mansfield

    • Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Anna Goldthorp

    • Leading Family Law
    • Preeminent Parenting & Children's Matters
    • Recommended Family Law Mediator

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    Jim Mellas

    • Recommended Family Law 

     
    Sarah Fisken

    • Leading Family Law
    • Leading Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Holly Renwick

    • Leading Family Law
    • Leading Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Soren Heggie

    • Leading Family Law
    • Leading Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Alex Metherall

    • Recommended Family Law
    • Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters 

     
    Nonni Sdraulig

    • Recommended Family Law
    • Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters

     
    Harriet Geddes

    • Recommended Family Law
    • Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters

    To engage with Foley's Family Law barristers, contact Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    LIV Legal Fun Run & Walk Recap

    Thursday, 23rd November 2023

    We are delighted to have placed third in the Law Institute of Victoria's Legal Fun Run & Walk earlier this week, continuing our record of being the fastest barristers' team since 2010. Huge kudos to all our barristers and clerks who took part no matter the running time, making it a great evening outdoors!

    And a shout-out to Clayton Utz and Slater and Gordon Lawyers for clinching the first and second spots—well done!

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    Register for Foley's February 2024

    Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

    We are delighted to officially open registrations for our Foley's February Seminars for 2024!

    Register here: 
    https://lnkd.in/gGcN259h
    View Full Program: https://lnkd.in/gZS3_fgc

    This is our annual series of criminal law CPD seminars, presented by Foley's barristers to keep you updated in the criminal law and regulatory practice areas. These seminars will be held in-person at Owen Dixon Chambers East and as such, seats are limited so please reserve your spot by clicking the 'Register Now' button.

    All sessions will be free of charge and each session will entitle you to 1 CPD point. As usual, session recordings will be made available online after the event.

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    Liberty Victoria Voltaire Awards

    Thursday, 16th November 2023

    Last Friday, we were delighted to attend the Liberty Victoria (Victorian Council for Civil Liberties) Voltaire Awards as a guest of Marco Man from Marco Man Associates.

    Foley's List is proud to acknowledge list members Michael Stanton as the current president, and Julia Kretzenbacher as the immediate past president. A huge congratulations to both for steering the ship on a successful night!

    We at Foley's List are privileged to have sponsored this impactful event.

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    Ella Crotty is now a Nationally Accredited Mediator

    Wednesday, 15th November 2023

    Foley's is delighted to congratulate our list member Ella Crotty, who is now a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Great work!

    Ella comes to the Bar with extensive experience in family law and related jurisdictions. Ella regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria and accepts briefs to appear in and advise on all matters relating to family law (including intervention orders).

    To engage with Ella Crotty as a mediator, counsel for mediation, or barrister, contact Foley’s List clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Nick Ellis is now a Nationally Accredited Mediator

    Wednesday, 15th November 2023

    Foley's is delighted to congratulate our list member Nick Ellis, who is now a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Well done!

    Nick is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and has a Master's degree in Applied Family Law. He is a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
    Nick regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and accepts briefs to appear in and advise on all matters relating to family law, including settling Financial Agreements and intervention order matters.

    Nick’s dedication to providing high quality legal representation and his strong understanding of family law matters make him an invaluable asset to clients seeking assistance in this area.

    To engage with Nick Ellis as a mediator, counsel for mediation, or barrister, contact Foley’s List clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Coffee with Rohan & Harriet - Tips & Tricks from a Former Senior Judicial Registrar

    Monday, 6th November 2023

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธNew Episode Released! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธCoffee with Rohan & Harriet - Tips & Tricks from a Former Senior Judicial Registrar

    In this episode of Think Foley’s, we join 
    Rohan Hoult and Harriet Geddes in a casual Q&A style chat. Rohan and Harriet cover a wide range of topics, from changes to the Family Law Act to advice for solicitors and barristers alike when preparing for a defended hearing.

    Listen on:
    Foley's website โ–ถ๏ธ https://bit.ly/45S1PUI
    Apple Podcasts โ–ถ๏ธ https://apple.co/3Qv7Wc2
    Spotify โ–ถ๏ธ https://spoti.fi/477vXMS

    To acquire a CPD certificate for listening to this podcast, email โœ‰๏ธ marketing@foleys.com.au.

    To engage with Rohan Hoult or Harriet Geddes, contact Foley's clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Leading Professional Indemnity Barristers - Doyle's Guide

    Tuesday, 31st October 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Professional Indemnity Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Michael Wilson KC 

    Recommended Professional Indemnity Barrister, Senior Counsel

     
    Daniel Masel SC 
    Leading Professional Indemnity Barrister, Senior Counsel

     
    David Klempfner 

    Leading Professional Indemnity Barrister, Junior Counsel

     

    To engage with Foley's Professional Indemnity barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Leading Insurance & Personal Injury Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide

    Monday, 30th October 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Insurance & Personal Injury Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Michael Wilson KC 

    Leading Insurance & Personal Injury Law Barrister, Senior Counsel

     
    Romesh Kumar 

    Recommended Insurance & Personal Injury Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     

    To engage with Foley's Insurance & Personal Injury Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Peter O'Farrell SC appointed to Senior Counsel

    Friday, 20th October 2023

    Foley's List is thrilled to congratulate List member Peter O'Farrell S.C. for his appointment to Senior Counsel in and for the State of Victoria.

    Peter O'Farrell S.C.’s practice focuses on development approvals, planning, environment, statutory approvals, administrative and governmental law. Peter appears and advises in respect of development approval for the full range of land development and use applications.

    Peter appears in a broad range of matters before VCAT, Advisory Committees, Planning Panels Victoria, the Magistrates' Court and in appeals in planning and related matters before the Supreme Court. He appears in other Tribunals including the AFLW, AFL and VFL Tribunal, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, the Heritage Council and Building Appeals Board.

    To engage with Peter O’Farrell S.C., contact a Foley’s List clerk via:
    ๐Ÿ“ž (03) 9225 7777
    โœ‰ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Sharon Lacy S.C., John Gurr S.C., and Peter O'Farrell S.C. appointed Senior Counsel

    Thursday, 19th October 2023

    Foley's List is thrilled to congratulate Sharon Lacy S.C., John Gurr S.C., and Peter O'Farrell S.C. on their appointment as Senior Counsel in and for the State of Victoria. 


    Sharon Lacy S.C. practises principally in criminal law as a criminal trial advocate. She holds an Indictable Crime Certificate from the Victorian Bar; and is on the VLA Preferred Trial Counsel List. She is an elected member of the Criminal Bar Association Committee, lead counsel in the VLA Junior Trial Counsel program and a mentor on the CBA and Women in Crime Mentor programs.

    She also appears in coronial inquests and other public inquiries. 


    John Gurr S.C. has a commercial practice, with a particular focus on major infrastructure, resources and construction projects, both locally and internationally. 

    John has appeared as counsel in significant domestic and international commercial arbitrations, both ad hoc and under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and IAMA, including arbitrations seated in London, Singapore and most Australian capitals.  He is regularly briefed in commercial matters in the superior courts, including industrial disputes in the construction and engineering sector.


    Peter O'Farrell S.C.'s practice focuses on development approvals, planning, environment, statutory approvals, administrative and governmental law.

    Peter appears and advises in respect of development approval for the full range of land development and use applications

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    John Gurr SC appointed to Senior Counsel

    Monday, 16th October 2023

    Foley's List is thrilled to congratulate List member John Gurr S.C. for his appointment to Senior Counsel in and for the State of Victoria.

    John Gurr S.C. has a commercial practice, with a particular focus on major infrastructure, resources and construction projects, both locally and internationally.

    John has appeared as counsel in significant domestic and international commercial arbitrations, both ad hoc and under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and IAMA, including arbitrations seated in London, Singapore and most Australian capitals. He is regularly briefed in commercial matters in the superior courts, including industrial disputes in the construction and engineering sector.

    To engage with John Gurr S.C., contact a Foley’s List clerk via:
    ๐Ÿ“ž (03) 9225 7777
    โœ‰ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Medical Law Team Event

    Friday, 13th October 2023

    Thanks to Dimitra DubrowTom Ballantyne and the fantastic Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Medical Law Team for a brilliant night at Higher Ground last night. Congratulations on the great event!

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    List Member David Kim Becomes a Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

    Thursday, 12th October 2023

    Congratulations to list member David Kim, who has recently become a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

    David has a broad commercial litigation and ADR practice. David has acted in matters involving, among others, importers, exporters, local and international banks and financial institutions, public hospitals, property developers, construction firms, publicly listed companies in the health and agricultural sectors.

    To engage with David Kim, contact one of Foley’s clerks:
    ๐Ÿ“ž 03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Congratulations on a Successful Launch Party, Cath Devine!

    Monday, 9th October 2023
    Congratulations to our list member Cath Devine for a very successful book launch last Friday of A Practical Guide to Child Support!

    Foley's List is very proud of the tremendous hard work you have put into producing this comprehensive guide book designed to help legal practitioners navigate the challenges of child support legislation. We wish you best of luck for the rest of your book tour to Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth!

    Anyone looking to purchase the book or tickets to a book launch can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gKnGJzTP

    To engage Cath Devine as a barrister, contact one of Foley's clerks today:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au
     
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    List Member Glen Pauline Presenting at Law Council Australia's 2023 ADR Seminar

    Sunday, 8th October 2023

    List member Glen Pauline will be speaking at Law Council of Australia's 2023 ADR Seminar in Adelaide. Registrations close COB today -- anyone interested should follow this link to register

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    Commercial Law CPD Conference - Coming Soon

    Friday, 29th September 2023

    Foley's List is delighted to be partnering with KordaMentha and the The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia Funders Australia for a Commercial Law CPD Conference in 2024 next year. This will be an insightful full day conference with 5 CPD points up for grabs, with an opportunity to network and unwind at the after-conference Drinks.

    Watch this space or subscribe to our mailing list for sign ups and details as they are announced: https://eepurl.com/gSF5EL

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    Cath Devine - A Practical Guide to Child Support: A Handbook for Child Support and Maintenance Law and Practice in Australia

    Thursday, 21st September 2023

    We are delighted to share list member Cath Devine's upcoming publication ๐€ ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ: ๐€ ๐‡๐š๐ง๐๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‹๐š๐ฐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐š.

    Launching on the 6th of October 2023, Devine's guide is designed to help legal practitioners navigate the challenges of child support legislation. Grab tickets to the book launch in your state, or pre-order a copy, at https://lnkd.in/gYhhJXwg.

    View Cath's profile https://lnkd.in/gwrNGPQt

    To engage with Cath, contact our clerks:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Congratulations Simon Tisher who was awarded the Tax Service Award

    Friday, 8th September 2023

    We are delighted to congratulate list member Simon Tisher who was awarded the Tax Service Award yesterday from the Tax Institute. Simon is well known and respected as a barrister within the tax profession and this award was well deserved!

    View Simon profile here https://lnkd.in/gGXDixti

    To engage with Simon, contact our clerks:
    ๐Ÿ“ž 03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Nationally Accredited Mediator - Vanessa Plain

    Wednesday, 6th September 2023

    Foley's is delighted to congratulate our list member Vanessa Plain on becoming a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Well done!

    Vanessa practices in corporate, commercial and public law and holds a Master of Laws (Melb) in securities and corporate law.

    Vanessa has advised and appeared in trial and appellate proceedings in State and Federal courts across multiple jurisdictions. Her trial practice encompasses a broad range of areas including director/shareholder disputes, banking, contracts, equity/trusts, consumer law, public/administrative law and human rights.

    To engage Vanessa Plain as Counsel for mediation, advice or trial, contact Foley’s List clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Introducing Sarah Mansfield - Family Law Breakfast Presenter

    Wednesday, 6th September 2023

    Introducing Sarah Mansfield who is one of our speakers for the upcoming Foley's Family Law Breakfast - Family Reports: Love Them, Hate Them, How to Make Use of Them. She will be co-presenting on the subtopic of The Quantitative Difference Between 7/7 and 9/5 or 8/6 Configurations alongside Robyn Wheeler.

    View Sarah's profile here https://lnkd.in/gTWV-ZNw
    View the full program here https://lnkd.in/gyuVA3XA
    To receive updates on Family Law CPD events & news, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gKZzsQUJ

    To engage with Sarah, contact our clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Doyles Guide - Wills & Estates Litigation Law Barristers

    Wednesday, 6th September 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Andrew Panna KC 

    Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Barrister, Senior Counsel

     
    Andrew Dickenson 
    Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     
    Lachlan Wraith 

    Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     

    To engage with Foley's Wills & Estates Litigation Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    AALA 10 Year Anniversary Gala Recap

    Tuesday, 5th September 2023

    Foley’s Clerks and Barristers had a wonderful evening supporting the 10 Year Anniversary Gala for the Asian Australian Lawyers Association. Congratulations on fantastic event, enjoyed by all! Well done in particular to Foley’s List member Catherine Chiang, National Vice-President of AALA and a founding member of the AALA Queensland Branch in 2016.

    It was a great privilege to be in attendance with William Lye OAM KC, FRI one of the founding members of AALA. William was the inaugural National Vice-President alongside Cam Truong KC, a Foley’s Barrister and who was also a founding member of AALA as the National Secretary. 

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    Introducing Robyn Wheeler - Family Law Breakfast Presenter

    Monday, 4th September 2023

    We are delighted to introduce Robyn Wheeler as one of our speakers for the upcoming ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฒ'๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‹๐š๐ฐ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ - ๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ, ๐‡๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ, ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐”๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ. She will be co-presenting on the subtopic of ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ง 7/7 ๐š๐ง๐ 9/5 ๐จ๐ซ 8/6 ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ.

    View Robyn's profile here https://lnkd.in/gjmSPcT2
    View the full program here https://lnkd.in/gyuVA3XA
    To receive updates on Family Law CPD events & news, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gKZzsQUJ

    To engage with Robyn, contact our clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Welcome Eric S Dober

    Friday, 1st September 2023

    We are delighted to welcome Erik S. Dober to Foley’s List. Erik accepts briefs in state and federal criminal law, regulation, disciplinary matters, and commercial litigation. He welcomes both appearance-based and advisory briefs.

    View Erik’s full profile here https://lnkd.in/gejXerEE

    To engage with Erik, contact our clerks today:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Court Referral to Private Mediation โ€“ Victorian Bar Mediation Schemes by Glen Pauline

    Wednesday, 30th August 2023

    Foley’s List member Glen Pauline will be presenting on the topic of Court Referral to Private Mediation – Victorian Bar mediation Schemes in Action next week at the National Mediation Conference in New Zealand.

    Glen Pauline practises as counsel and mediator in commercial and workplace relations including, franchising and industry code disputes, leasing and property disputes and commercial contract disputes. Glen is an Advanced Mediator of the Victorian Bar and Resolution Institute and a panel mediator for the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), and Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC).

    Register for the Conference: https://lnkd.in/eC4K47HE

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    Welcome Heather Anderson

    Monday, 28th August 2023

    We are delighted to welcome Heather Anderson to Foley’s List. Heather is a criminal defence barrister with extensive experience in criminal law in Victoria, and Western Australia.

    Heather regularly appears in all types of indictable and summary crime hearings including trials, committal hearings, contested hearings, bail applications, appeals, breach proceedings and plea hearings. She appears in all metropolitan and regional courts in Victoria. Heather also accepts briefs in quasi-criminal matters including intervention orders, criminal compensation, and supervision orders.

    View Heather’s full profile: https://lnkd.in/giwQjphD

    To engage with Heather, contact our clerks today:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    CFLA's Barrister Panel

    Thursday, 24th August 2023

    Thank you to the Criminal & Family Law Association for hosting a barrister panel last night with Foley’s List.

    The CFLA effectively hosted the event by interviewing Foley’s barristers Adam Chernok, Bridie KellyNatalie SimpsonHarriet Geddes and Kepler Ryan, where thoughtful and thought-provoking questions were asked. The panelists discussed their experiences in joining the bar and maintaining their practices, advice on committing to a positive work/life balance, describing memorable career experiences and more.

    It’s a pleasure to be able to positively impact the experiences of our future legal practitioners and we look forward to continued engagement with the CFLA!

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    Sarah Damon expands her practice to South Australia

    Thursday, 17th August 2023

    We are pleased to share Sarah Damon's appointment onto the Panel of Legal Services Commission of South Australia. Having specialised in family law since her admission to the Victorian Bar, Sarah is now extending her practice jurisdiction to include South Australia.

    Sarah accept briefs to appear both local, regional and interstate courts in all areas of family law/de facto jurisdictions.

    View Sarah's full profile: https://lnkd.in/gwhZJWVh

    To engage with Sarah, contact our clerks today:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    NEW EPISODE!

    Thursday, 10th August 2023

    Listen on Foley's website: โ–ถ๏ธ https://lnkd.in/g7z8Qwvf

    In this episode, Campbell Hangay explores the causational concept of counterfactual hypothesis in personal injury law and how it has been applied in recent matters, including in the context of mental harm. An explanation of causation is followed by a deep-dive into cases using a counterfactual hypothesis, and the importance of expert evidence in establishing a counter factual claim in mental injury cases.

    Campbell Hangay's Profile: https://lnkd.in/gbB93B_B
    Listen on Foley's website: โ–ถ๏ธ https://lnkd.in/g7z8Qwvf
    Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/442b6su
    Spotify Podcast: https://spoti.fi/4496Abn

    To acquire a CPD certificate for listening to this podcast, email โœ‰๏ธ marketing@foleys.com.au.


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    Travis Schultz & Partners' Law & Wine Dinner

    Wednesday, 9th August 2023

    Had a wonderful evening at Travis Schultz & Partners' Law & Wine dinner in Brisbane last week. Congratulations on a very successful charity auction and raising over $35,000 for RACQ LifeFlight Australia. Thank you Travis Schultz & Partners as well as the many fantastic guest speakers, for a great time and for supporting a great cause!

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    Leading Admin & Public Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Friday, 28th July 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Administrative and Public Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC 

    Leading Administrative and Public Law Barrister, Senior Counsel

     
    Fiona McKenzie 
    Leading Administrative and Public Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     
    Steven Brnovic 

    Leading Administrative and Public Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     

    To engage with Foley's Administrative and Public Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Lex Medicus' From Bar to Brain Event Recap

    Monday, 24th July 2023

    Thank you to everyone who attended Lex Medicus' From Bar to Brain event last Thursday! Foley's List member Campbell Hangay presented alongside Neuropsychiatrist, Mark Walterfang on the topic of Causation in Claims for Mental Harm.

    We hope all those who attended enjoyed the event!

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    Welcome Christian Farinaccio

    Thursday, 20th July 2023

    We are delighted to welcome Christian Farinaccio to Foley's List! Christian specialises in common law and employment law, with a practice that covers workers compensation, transport accidents, workplace health and safety, employment and industrial law matters.

    Christian has particular expertise in unfair dismissal, general protections, disciplinary and discrimination matters. He is also available to appear in regulatory prosecutions, inquiries and inquests.

    Views Christian's full profile: https://lnkd.in/gq7af5n8

    To engage with Christian, contact our clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    New CPD Episode - Copyright in the Artificial Intelligence Age by Priscilla Blackadder

    Wednesday, 12th July 2023

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธNew Episode Released! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜†๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ

    Listen on Foley's website: โ–ถ๏ธ 
    https://lnkd.in/gqrK5H3N

    In this episode, Priscilla Blackadder examines the substantial developments in the use of generative AI and investigates the legal questions and ongoing claims surrounding the new technology, including: Do AI creations infringe on intellectual property? Are AI creations copyright protected? And who owns the content that an AI platform generates?

    Priscilla Blackadder's Profile: https://lnkd.in/gdiwxu4f

    Listen on Foley's website: โ–ถ๏ธ https://lnkd.in/gqrK5H3N
    Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gPCm945Q
    Spotify Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gpzrYwZv

    View artwork and music referred in podcast: https://lnkd.in/gbdcxFam

    To acquire a CPD certificate for listening to this podcast, email โœ‰๏ธ marketing@foleys.com.au.

    To engage with Priscilla Blackadder for your Intellectual Property matter, contact Foley's clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide

    Monday, 10th July 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who have been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Jonathan Evans KC 

    Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barrister, Senior Counsel

     
    Joshua Kohn 
    Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     
    Mark McKillop 

    Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     
    Ivan Hristovski

    Recommended Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barrister, Junior Counsel  

     
    Amanda Carruthers 

    Recommended Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barrister, Junior Counsel

     

    To engage with Foley's Insolvency & Restructuring Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    New Nationally Accredited Mediators

    Friday, 30th June 2023

    Congratulations to Michael Sharkley, Laurence Fudim and Harriet Geddes who are now Nationally Accredited Mediators. 

    To engage with Foley's Nationally Accredited Mediators, contact our clerks today: 
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Leading Criminal Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide

    Friday, 30th June 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Criminal Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Phillip Dunn KC 

    Leading Criminal Law Barrister

     
    Paul Holdenson KC 
    Leading Criminal Law Barrister

     
    Her Honour Julie Condon KC 

    Recommended Criminal Law Barrister

     
    Sharon Lacy

    Leading Criminal Law Barrister, Jnr Counsel  

     
    Glenn Casement 
    Recommended Criminal Law Barrister

     
    Tim Marsh 

    Recommended Criminal Law Barrister  

     
    Michael McGarth 
    Recommended Criminal Law Barrister

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    Mark Gumbleton 

    Leading Criminal Law Barrister  

     

     
    Michael Stanton 
    Recommended Criminal Law Barrister


    To engage with Foley's Criminal Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Register now for our Family Law Breakfast!

    Monday, 26th June 2023

    Registration for Foley's Family Law Breakfast is now open! 

    As our most anticipated event in the family law space, the Family Law Breakfast will be a great opportunity to meet and network with other family law practitioners over a sit-down breakfast, followed by a CPD seminar.

    We are delighted to be joined by ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ, of Division 1 of the 
    Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who will MC the event. Our list members Robyn WheelerShane LethleanSarah MansfieldElla CrottyNick Ellis and Kepler Ryan will present on the topic of ๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ, ๐‡๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ, ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐”๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ.

    Foley's Family Law Breakfast is free of charge and you can register by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gZdr6ZAS

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    Recommended Technology, Media & Telecommunications Law Barrister - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Thursday, 8th June 2023

    Congratulations to Marcus Hoyne who has been named as Recommended Technology, Media & Telecommunications Law Barrister for Victoria 2023 by Doyle's Guide!

    Marcus Hoyne specialises in media and defamation law and has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial litigation at both trial and appellate level. Although based in Melbourne, he is also a member of the New South Wales Bar and practices there. 

    Marcus has been consistently ranked as a leading junior counsel in Technology, Media and Telecommunications matters by Doyles Guide. 

    Over his career, Marcus has acted for all of the major media networks in Australia including Nine/Fairfax, News Limited, Channel 7, Channel 10, the ABC and a range of other media entities. He also acts for a number of individual and corporate clients.

    Marcus is one of Australia’s most experienced telecommunications and IT junior barristers, having acted in a number of matters that have gone to the High Court.  He has acted for a variety of wholesale and retail telecommunications clients (including TPG. Iinet and Primus amongst others) and for and against software developers and hardware manufacturers in a number of matters.

    Marcus has extensive experience in other areas of commercial litigation and administrative law including intellectual property, trade practices, building, pharmacy, sports law, insurance and migration law.

    To engage with Marcus, or any of Foley's Technology Law Barristers, contact: 
    ๐Ÿ“ž03 9225 7777
    โœ‰๏ธ foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Recommended Intellectual Property Law Barrister by Doyle's Guide

    Friday, 26th May 2023

    Congratulations to Marianne Barker who has been named as Recommended Intellectual Property Law barrister for Victoria 2023 by Doyle's Guide!

    Marianne Barker

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    Marianne has had extensive experience in all areas of intellectual property, trade practices, general commercial law and sports law. Her practice has encompassed appeals, trials and various types of interlocutory applications for orders including injunctions, civil search and seizure orders and contempt orders.

    Her clients in the trade marks area have included Rolex, Gap, Nike, Valentino, Caterpillar, Treasury Wines, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Cartier, Hermes, Nokia, Rip Curl, Mambo, Australian Rugby Union, National Foods, Crazy Johns (now part of Vodafone), Hoover, Fendi, Lacoste, Vans, Viacom, Toyota, John Sands, Playgro, Rivers, Just Jeans, Adele Palmer and Bradmill.

    To engage with Foley's Barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au
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    Preeminent Construction & Infrastructure Barrister by Doyle's Guide

    Friday, 26th May 2023

    Congratulations to John Gurr who has been recognised as Preeminent Construction & Infrastructure Barrister by Doyle's Guide for Australia 2023! John had already been ranked as preeminent for Doyl'e Victoria ranking and now well done for achieving the same recognition nation-wide.

    John Gurr

    View his full profile

    John Gurr has a commercial practice, with a particular focus on major infrastructure, resources and construction projects, both locally and internationally. He is recognised in the Australian Financial Review's Best Lawyers for construction/infrastructure and has for the past five years been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a pre-eminent or leading construction barrister. John has appeared as counsel in significant domestic and international commercial arbitrations, both ad hoc and under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and IAMA, including arbitrations seated in London, Singapore and most Australian capitals. He is regularly briefed in commercial matters in the superior courts, including industrial disputes in the construction and engineering sector.

     

    To engage with Foley's Barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au
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    Amanda Burnnard and Nadia Deltondo are presenting next week

    Friday, 19th May 2023

    Events our barristers are involved in next week: 

    List Member, Amanda Burnnard will be chairing an upcoming VicBar CPD seminar on Justice Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Act 2022. She will be joined by Her Honour Judge Chambers (County Court of Victoria) & His Honour Judge O’Connell (County Court of Victoria).

    Similarly, List Member Nadia Deltondo will be presenting a VicBar CPD seminar on Practice Development - Supporting and Championing Junior Barristers' Practice. She will be joined by Tasman Ash Fleming (Chair), Amanda Storey and James Gray.

    We look forward to both of these insightful seminars! 

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    CFLA Career Fair

    Monday, 15th May 2023

    We are delighted to have been involved in the CFLA Career Fair last Friday. Daniel Ionita and Amanda Tougher had a great time chatting with the passionate students at University of Melbourne about their pathways into the legal world.

    Thank you to the Criminal & Family Law Association for organising this event and for giving Foley’s List the opportunity to inform your students about their opportunities within the legal field!

    If you are interested in kickstarting your career in the legal field, ask us about our Student Legal Assistant Program

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    Leading Planning & Environment Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Tuesday, 11th April 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who have been named in Doyle's Guide under the category of Leading Planning & Environment Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

     
    Jeremy Gobbo KC 

    Recommended Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Susan Brennan SC 
    Preeminent Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Juliet Forsyth SC 

    Leading Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Paul Chiappi

    Leading Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Peter O'Farrell 
    Preeminent Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Emma Peppler 

    Preeminent Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Louise Hicks 
    Recommended Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Jennifer Trewhella 

    Leading Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Carly Robertson 
    Leading Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Sean McArdle 

    Recommended Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     
    Kate Lyle 
    Recommended Planning & Environment Law Barrister

     


    To engage with Foley's Planning & Environmental Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Leading Construction & Infrastructure Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Thursday, 6th April 2023

    Congratulations to List Members John Gurr and Angelo Germano who were recognised as Leading Construction & Infrastructure Law Barristers for Victoria in 2023, by Doyle's Guide. 

    John Gurr

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    John Gurr has a commercial practice, with a particular focus on major infrastructure, resources and construction projects, both locally and internationally.  He is recognised in the Australian Financial Review's Best Lawyers for construction/infrastructure and has for the past five years been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a pre-eminent or leading construction barrister.

    John has appeared as counsel in significant domestic and international commercial arbitrations, both ad hoc and under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and IAMA, including arbitrations seated in London, Singapore and most Australian capitals.  He is regularly briefed in commercial matters in the superior courts, including industrial disputes in the construction and engineering sector.

    Angelo Germano

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    Angelo practices in general commercial, construction and insurance litigation.

    He has advised and appeared in matters involving complex litigation, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and expert determination in areas concerning defects, latent conditions, extensions of time, variation works, water ingress, termination, protection works, owners corporation disputes, leasing, directors duties and consumer protection.

    Before coming to the Bar, Angelo practiced in commercial litigation at McKean Park and at Kalus Kenny Intelex. He has also worked within Corporate Legal Affairs and Compliance at Mercedes-Benz Italia in Rome.

    To engage with Foley's construction & infrastructure law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Foley's clerks are IBC members

    Tuesday, 4th April 2023
    Exciting news! Our team of clerks have successfully completed the Business Management Course by The Institute of Barristers' Clerks based in the UK.

    We are proud to have invested in their professional development and look forward to their continued contributions in delivering exceptional service to the legal community.

    This course provides further knowledge, skills, and insights clerks need to effectively manage the business operations of a barristers' chambers. We are the only Barristers' List in Australia to have undergone clerkship training with IBC.

    Well done Andrew TurnerAnna BarryDaniel IonitaMaree CaminitiDak Kuirthoi & Donna Bilke!
     
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    New Publication co-edited by Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC

    Monday, 27th March 2023

    We are excited to share Ian Freckelton AO KC latest publication: Australian Public Health Law Contemporary Issues and Challenges.

    Full-time mixed trial, appellate and advisory practice, Dr Freckelton is an experienced silk who practises in a broad range of areas throughout Australia and internationally in cases which require a high level of strategic skills and close analysis of technical material in the form of expert evidence.

    This innovative publication, co-edited by Ian, analyses the role of law in supporting health and safety for the community. It considers the historical, constitutional and global foundations of public health law, as well as the role of consumer protection law in protecting public health.

    To read more: https://lnkd.in/gr25tVWr

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    Welcome back Darren Bracken

    Friday, 24th March 2023

    We are delighted to welcome back Darren Bracken to the Bar and Foley’s List. Darren practices broadly in the civil jurisdiction providing strategic advice and advocacy in both common law and commercial proceedings.

    He has over 20 years of experience at the Bar and was a Coroner at the Coroner’s Court of Victoria for five years until his return to the Bar in February 2023.
    Darren has appeared in cases involving debt disputes, insurance disputes (acting for both insurer and insured), professional indemnity claims, defamation proceedings, building disputes. Confiscation Act matters, Sentencing Act claims for property and compensation and a wide range of complex claims including class actions/group proceedings.

    Darren’s broad experience allows efficient and insightful assessment of facts, law and circumstances resulting in early identification of a case’s strengths and difficulties. His strong communication skills result in his clients feeling engaged and confident that their interests are being enthusiastically advanced.

    View his full profile: https://lnkd.in/gQK6k8TP

    To engage with Darren, contact our clerks:
    ๐Ÿ“ž (03) 9225 7777
    ๐Ÿ“ง foleys@foleys.com.au

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    We're Hiring!

    Thursday, 23rd March 2023

    Legal Administrative Clerk

    Foley’s List is Victoria’s largest clerking company in the legal industry. We provide our services to over 300 barristers, helping manage their practice, their accounts and providing administrative assistance.
    At Foley’s List, we pride ourselves on our dedication to a premium administrative support experience for our barristers.

    We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our administrative team. As an administrative clerk, you will be working with a large administrative team to facilitate high quality support to our barristers.

    About the Role
    You will be working with our team to perform the following tasks:
    - Deliveries and pick-ups for barristers as required.
    - Sort incoming mail and deliver to barrister chambers or pigeonholes.
    - Twice daily delivery rounds to barrister chambers.
    - Manage movement of fee books; log fee book movements and check fee books for unprocessed fees.
    - Sort and distribute outgoing mail.
    - Manage postage of briefs, inclusive of logging, labelling, wrapping and recording details and postage charges
    - Hand-deliver briefs to solicitors on behalf of barristers.
    - Ensure office equipment is kept stocked.

    About You
    As the role of administrative clerk changes and grows in an increasingly digital world, we are looking for someone with initiative and a strong commitment to providing the highest quality service to our barristers.
    Ideally, you will possess:
    - Mail handling skills and experience.
    - Skills with technology, including data entry and Microsoft package proficiency.
    - Punctuality and the ability to work to deadlines.
    - An understanding and ability to work with sensitive and confidential material.
    - Knowledge of the CBD area.
    - A Customer First Mindset.
    - The ability to anticipate and respond to our barrister’s needs.
    - A team player attitude.

    Additional Details
    Location: CBD Office, within the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct.
    Work Type: Full-Time employment, 8:30am – 5:30pm
    Start Date: Negotiable.

    Foley’s List is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of background, experiences, and cultures in our team. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

    How to Apply
    To apply for this role, email your resume and cover letter to Amanda Tougher at amandatougher@foleys.com.au.
    Successful applicants will be invited to an interview. We thank you for the time you put into your application and look forward to hearing from you.

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    Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Lunch 2023

    Friday, 10th March 2023

    Foley's is proud to be long friend of Victorian Women Lawyers. It was our pleasure to attend the Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial lunch yesterday. We are inspired by Jane Caro Am and Zoe Condliffe who delivered an insightful discussion on the importance of equality particularly what it means to be empathetic. Another fantastic event by VWL!

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    How we are #PoweringOn for International Women's Day 2023

    Wednesday, 8th March 2023

    Happy International Women's Day #IWD2023

     

    At Foleys, this is how we're turning the #PowerOn to make gender equality a reality, both on- and offline. Our commitment to closing the ongoing gender gap in digital access and skills has already begun here at Foleys.

    Initiatives:

    ๐Ÿ’ก As the leading Barristers List with the most women, we are pleased to have a female-led mentoring program for our junior female barristers.
    ๐Ÿ’ก Foley's List has multiple digital and technological resources available for all our members, including:
    - Focus rooms/Digital conference rooms available for our members.
    - Digital Resource Pack equipped with information, guides and other resources for life at the Bar, readily available to our members.
    - Podcast facilities and regular webinar sessions to give voice to our women and assist all members in being promoted in the digital space.
    ๐Ÿ’ก Foley's staff has also had a tech upgrade last year to ensure that the team has the latest, most efficient tools to support their work.
    ๐Ÿ’ก Foley's List was the first List to have implemented an Equal Opportunity Policy over 20 years ago.
     
    These are only some of the things we have in place to support the 129 women who call Foley's home.
    We are proud to have 68% women on Foley's staff, who are more than capable in providing digital services. Foley's would not be able to provide the comprehensive range of service to our barristers without our all-female digital marketing team and female-led administrative team supporting our Clerks. ๐Ÿšบ๐Ÿ’Ÿ
     
    Here's to closing the gap! Happy #InternationalWomensDay

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    Leading Workplace Health and Safety Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Friday, 3rd March 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Workplace Health and Safety for Victoria 2023.

     
    Gavin Silbert KC

    Recommended Workplace Health and Safety Law Barrister

     
    Andrew Palmer KC 
    Recommended Workplace Health and Safety Law Barrister

     
    Craig Dowling SC 

    Recommended Workplace Health and Safety Law Barrister

     
    Sam Stafford

    Leading Workplace Health and Safety Law Barrister  

     
    Matthew Minucci 
    Recommended Workplace Health and Safety Law Barrister


    Brendan Avallone 

    Recommended Workplace Health and Safety Law Barrister  


    To engage with Foley's Employment Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Leading Employment Law Barristers - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Friday, 3rd March 2023

    Congratulations to the following Barristers who has been named in Doyle's Guide as Leading Employment Law Barristers for Victoria 2023.

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    Craig Dowling SC 

    Leading Employment Law Barrister

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    Mark Rinaldi 
    Leading Employment Law Barrister

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    Nicholas Harrington 

    Leading Employment Law Barrister

    Professional Photo of Rohan 
    Rohan Millar

    Recommended Employment Law Barrister  

    Professional Photo of Amanda Carruthers 
    Fiona Knowles 
    Recommended Employment Law Barrister

    Professional Photo of Matthew 
    Matthew Minucci 

    Leading Employment Law Barrister  

    Professional Photo of Brendan 
    Brendan Avallone 
    Recommended Employment Law Barrister

     


    To engage with Foley's Employment Law barristers, contact one of Foley's clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au
      foleys.com.au

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    Grab a FREE Copy of our new publication - A Defence Practitioner's Guide to Criminal Law

    Tuesday, 21st February 2023

    Connect with members of the criminal law community over a light breakfast at our book launch next month! Register to join us on the 16th March 7:30AM at the RACV City Club to receive a FREE copy of A Defence Pracitioner's Guide to Criminal Law.

    Register here - 
    https://lnkd.in/gKWyMHB3

    This book publication is the latest edition in a line of previous Foley’s publications which have been affectionately known as ‘the Criminal Law Bible’ by its readers. Whether you're a new practitioner looking to expand on your foundation or an experienced practitioner looking for a refresher with the latest updates, this will be a resourceful companion to your practice.

    Due to limited capacity, registrations are required.

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    Welcome New Barrister - Sarah Mansfield

    Thursday, 16th February 2023

    We are delighted to welcome Sarah Mansfield, who has recently joined Foley’s List. Sarah principally practices in Family Law. Her work in the Family Law jurisdiction covers all aspects of parenting matters; particularly complex matters concerning a broad range of risk factors, relocation applications and Hague Convention matters. Sarah has a respected reputation for her work appearing on behalf of the Independent Children’s Lawyer.   Her practice extends to property matters.

    Aside from appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Sarah accepts briefs in mediations and dispute resolution conferences. Sarah has many years of circuit experience, particularly in Geelong and Bendigo.  She also appears in Intervention Order applications.

    Upon admission to practice, Sarah worked at Victoria Legal Aid in the Family Law section, acting for clients and providing duty lawyer services at the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court in Melbourne and in Intervention Order proceedings at the Melbourne Magistrates Court.  In 2005, Sarah was instrumental in establishing an alternate duty lawyer service (the Family Law Legal Service) at the Family Law courts.

    Sarah is a member of the Family Law Bar Association and the Women’s Barristers Association.

    View her full profile: https://lnkd.in/gWAFfXES


    To engage with Sarah, contact our clerks: 
    ๐Ÿ“ž (03) 9225 7777
    ๐Ÿ“ง foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Toni Stokes

    Thursday, 16th February 2023

    We are delighted to welcome Toni Stokes, who has recently joined Foley’s List. Toni is an experienced advocate who accepts briefs in criminal law, quasi-criminal law, common law, administrative law, wills and estates and inquests and inquiries.

    Toni appears for both prosecution and defence in criminal law. She is experienced in indictable and summary crime, with a focus on corruption and other ‘white collar’ offences. She also has a thorough understanding of investigative processes and procedures from her roles as in-house counsel for Government agencies.

    Toni accepts briefs in quasi-criminal work such as post-sentence applications (including supervision and detention orders), civil forfeiture applications, coronial inquests, OH&S matters, council prosecutions and disciplinary and regulatory tribunals.

    Toni is an experienced advocate in the inquisitorial system, having appeared as counsel assisting in numerous coercive examinations both at IBAC and the Corruption and Crime Commission (WA).

    Toni holds a Master of Laws from the Australian National University, as well as Bachelors of Laws (Hons) and English Literature.  

    Toni read with Diana Manova. Her Senior Mentor is Michelle Britbart QC.

    View her full profile: https://lnkd.in/gxvz4i9S


    To engage with Toni, contact our clerks: 
    ๐Ÿ“ž (03) 9225 7777
    ๐Ÿ“ง foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Register Now - Commercial Law Online Seminar Series Session 1

    Friday, 10th February 2023

    To kickstart the first session of our Commercial Law Online Seminar Series, Jennika Anthony-ShawAlyse Mobrici, GAICD & Julian Lynch will be presenting on the topic of Domestic Building Update. ๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ Sign up now https://lnkd.in/grDsZ4YP

    Session Details:
    Date - Wed 15 Feb 2023
    Time - 7:45AM - 8:45AM
    Cost - FREE
    Zoom Links will be distributed to registrants via email closer to the date.

    View our full program https://lnkd.in/g_9JU8xz

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    Foley's February 2023 - Session 2 Recap

    Friday, 10th February 2023

    Thank you all for coming to our second session of Foley's February 2023! And thank you to Nadia Kaddeche & Ffyona Livingstone Clark for delivering an insightful seminar on Hearsay and all of its Friends: Part 3.2 of the Evidence Act. We hope our attendees enjoyed the seminar and found it useful!

    Join Us at our Upcoming Criminal Law Events
    ๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†: 
    https://lnkd.in/gPh5bfAy
    ๐—” ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ'๐˜€ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜„ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต: https://lnkd.in/gKWyMHB3

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    Recommended Transport Barrister - Doyle's Guide 2023

    Friday, 10th February 2023

    We are delighted to congratulate Sam Horgan KC for his recognition in Doyle's Guide as one of Australia's Recommended Transport Barrister.

    Sam Horgan KC practises in all aspects of commercial law. He has particular expertise in shipping, international sale of goods and commodities, competition law and regulated industries (gas, electricity, telecommunications, pipelines), contract law and all aspects of property law.

    He accepts briefs at both trial and appellate level in all Australian jurisdictions as well as domestic and international arbitrations.

    To engage with Sam, contact our clerks on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž 03 9225 7777
    ๐Ÿ“ง foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Register Now - Commercial Law Online Seminar Series Session 2

    Friday, 10th February 2023

    For the second session our Commercial Law Online Seminar Series, Glen Pauline will present on the topic of Cracking the Code to a Successful Mediation. ๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ Sign up now https://lnkd.in/grDsZ4YP

    Session Details:
    Date - Wed 15 Feb 2023
    Time - 1PM - 2PM
    Cost - FREE
    Zoom links will be distributed to registrants via email closer to the date.

    View our full program https://lnkd.in/g_9JU8xz

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    Register for 2023 Commercial Law Online Seminar Series

    Thursday, 9th February 2023

    We are delighted to open registrations for our 2023 Commercial Law Online Seminar Series! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/grDsZ4YP

    This event is online and as usual, free of charge.

    Session Topics (Full Program https://lnkd.in/g_9JU8xz)
    Domestic Building Update
    - By Jennika Anthony-ShawAlyse Mobrici, GAICD & Julian Lynch

    Cracking the Code to a Successful Mediation
    - By Glen Pauline

    Advising Clients in Financial Distress
    - By Joshua Kohn

    The Impact of ESG on the Directors' Duty under s 180 of the Corporations Act
    - By Michael D Wyles K.C. FAICD & Alyse Mobrici

    Current Tax Issues for Trusts
    - By Mark Gioskos

    For any questions or concerns, contact us on:
    ๐Ÿ“ž 03 9225 7777
    ๐Ÿ“ง foleys@foleys.com.au

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    Foley's February 2023 - Session 1 Recap

    Friday, 3rd February 2023

    We are delighted at the successful launch of the 2023 season of Foley's February Criminal Law CPD Series!

    Yesterday, Dr 
    Ian Freckelton AO KC & Kaitlyn Foote presented the first session on ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ. We hope our attendees enjoyed the seminar and found it useful!

    Join Us at our Upcoming Criminal Law Events
    ๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†: https://lnkd.in/gPh5bfAy
    ๐—” ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ'๐˜€ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜„ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต: https://lnkd.in/gKWyMHB3

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    Book Launch: A Defence Practitioner's Guide to Criminal Law

    Tuesday, 31st January 2023

    We are very excited to announce the release of Foley’s brand-new publication:

    A Defence Practitioner's Guide to Criminal Law is a one-stop guide compiled of 40 chapters authored by Foley’s Barristers. This book is the latest edition in a line of previous Foley’s publications which have been affectionately known as ‘the Criminal Law Bible’ by its readers.

    Whether you're a new practitioner looking to expand on your foundation or an experienced practitioner looking for a refresher with the latest updates, this will be a resourceful companion to your practice.

    We’re very excited to host the Book Launch on the 16th of March, two weeks after the conclusion of the Foley's February series. Receive your copy of the book by joining us for the launch and connect with members of the criminal law community over a light breakfast.

    The event is Free , but due to limited capacity, registrations are required. Click here to register.

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    Sam Tatarka awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia

    Thursday, 26th January 2023

    We are delighted to congratulate Sam Tatarka OAM who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia today.

    Sam Tatarka appears in the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court in complex property matters and practises in all areas of the family law/de facto jurisdiction.

    Sam has extensive experience and expertise in professional negligence matters and a broad based commercial practice in the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria, the Federal Court and equivalent courts interstate. He gives strategic advice and representation in Alternative Dispute resolution, contractual disputes, insurance litigation and building cases. He has experience in corporations law, banking and finance, sale of business and engineering cases.

    To engage with Sam, contact one of our clerks:
      (03) 9225 7777
      foleys@foleys.com.au

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    New book publication co-authored by Ian Freckelton AO KC

    Monday, 23rd January 2023

    We are delighted to announce the publication of a new book, COVID-19: Law and Regulation co-authored by list member Ian Freckelton AO KC.

    Ian is an experienced silk who practises in a broad range of areas throughout Australia and internationally in cases which require a high level of strategic skills and close analysis of technical material in the form of expert evidence.
     
    Ian’s new co-authored book analyses major legal and regulatory responses internationally to COVID-19, and the impact the pandemic has had on human rights and freedoms, governance, the obligations of states and individuals, as well the role of the World Health Organization and other international bodies during this time.
     
    To purchase, click here.

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    March 2023 Readers Course - Applications OPEN!

    Thursday, 12th January 2023

    We are currently accepting applications for the March 2023 Readers Course. Congratulations to everyone who received a Bar offer!

    To apply to Join Foley's List click here - https://foleys.com.au/JoinFoleysList.aspx.

    Applications will close at 4pm on Friday 20th January 2023.

    Since its establishment in 1860, Foley’s List has been a pioneer in the provision of clerking services to members of the Victorian Bar. At Foley's, your practice will be supported by our highly experienced team of clerks and additional support staff, who will work closely with you to assist in establishing your practice; advising on how best to combine your past experience and future ambition to kick start the next phase of your legal career as counsel.

    For more information visit https://foleys.com.au/JoinFoleysList.aspx.