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

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