Barrister Information

Profile

 

Darren Bracken practices broadly in the civil jurisidction 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.
 

Darren has appeared in many Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases dealing with applications for compensation under the Sentencing Act including many of the 'Esso/Longford applications' and subsequent appeals.

He has appeared at the Racing Appeals Tribunal, the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board and the International Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Extended Biography

  

Admitted

07 Sept 1998

Bar

19 Nov 1998

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Areas of Expertise

    Commercial

    Criminal 1 Areas

    • Criminal Appellate

    Technology and Media Law 1 Areas

    • Defamation

    Common Law and Personal Injury 1 Areas

    • Intentional Torts

    Public Administrative 1 Areas

    • Proceeds of Crime

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