Leading Family Law Senior Counsel Victoria – Doyle's Guide 2026

Congratulations to the our Barristers who have been ranked in Doyle's Guide for Family Law Victoria 2026!


 


The Honourable Steven Strickland KC

Leading Family Law Mediator 

Steve has over fifty years experience in family law as a Judge, Solicitor and Barrister (King’s Counsel). He was a Justice of the Family Court of Australia for twenty two years, including twelve years as a Member of the Appeal Division of that Court, and for the last three years the administrative head of that Division.


Geoff Dickson KC

Preeminent Family Law Barrister, Leading Mediator, and Leading Barrister in Parenting & Children Matters.

Geoff came to the Bar in 1996 and has practiced exclusively in the Family Law jurisdiction since that time, incorporating both matrimonial and de facto matters.


Kate Mooney KC

Leading Family Law Barrister and Recommended Mediator 

Kate specialises in family law, with a focus on matrimonial and de facto property disputes, parenting matters and coronial matters. Her practice is dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive legal advice and representation in these sensitive and often complex areas of law.


Matthew Verney KC 

Leading Family Law Barrister

Matthew appears as Counsel in parenting and property matters across all states and territories. His practice also includes experience as an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Separate Representative.

 


Sarah Fisken SC

Recommended Family Law Barrister

Sarah joined the Bar in 2011 and has extensive expertise across all aspects of family law, including parenting, property, and child support matters.

 


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