October 6, 2026
Doyle's Guide

Leading Employment & Industrial Relations Barristers – Victoria

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The 2016 listing of leading Melbourne Employment & Industrial Relations Barristers details counsel practising within the areas of employment and industrial relations matters in Melbourne legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

Senior Counsel

Preeminent

Justin Bourke QC, Aickin Chambers
Frank Parry QC, Aickin Chambers
Stuart Wood QC, Aickin Chambers

Leading

Herman Borenstein, QC, Joan Rosanove Chambers
Steven Moore QC, Joan Rosanove Chambers

Recommended

Rachel Doyle SC, Joan Rosanove Chambers
Nicholas Green QC, Owen Dixon Chambers East
Paul O’Grady SC, Aickin Chambers
Chris O’Grady SC, Aickin Chambers

Junior Counsel

Preeminent

Richard Dalton, Aickin Chambers
Marc Felman, List A Barristers
Jennifer Firkin, Aickin Chambers
Matthew Follett, Aickin Chambers

Leading

Joel Fetter, Joan Rosanove Chambers
Rebecca Davern, Aickin Chambers
Mark Rinaldi, Melbourne Chambers
Deborah Seimensma, Owen Dixon Chambers West
John Snaden, Aickin Chambers
Patrick Wheelahan, Owen Dixon Chambers East

Recommended

Tim Donaghey, Aickin Chambers
Nick Harrington, Joan Rosanove Chambers
Tim Jacobs, Aickin Chambers
Alister McNab, Aickin Chambers

Previous editions

2014 edition published August 2014

Senior Counsel – Market Leader

Frank Parry SC – Aickin Chambers

Senior Counsel – Preeminent

Michael McDonald SC – Aickin Chambers

Senior Counsel – Leading

Justin Bourke SC – Aickin Chambers
Stuart Wood SC – Aickin Chambers

Senior Counsel – Recommended

Herman Borenstein SC – Joan Rosanove Chambers
Nicholas Green QC – Owen Dixon Chambers East

Junior Counsel – Preeminent

Richard Dalton – Owen Dixon Chambers West
Matthew Follett – Aickin Chambers
Chris O’Grady – Aickin Chambers
Paul O’Grady – Aickin Chambers

Junior Counsel – Leading

Nick Harrington – Joan Rosanove Chambers

Junior Counsel – Recommended

Marc Felman – Aickin Chambers
Jennifer Firkin – Owen Dixon Chambers West
Tim Jacobs – Aickin Chambers
Alister McNab – Aickin Chambers
Steve Moore – Joan Rosanove Chambers
Deborah Siemensma – Owen Dixon Chambers West
Patrick Wheelahan – Owen Dixon Chambers East

Open the 2014 edition page →

2013 edition published May 2013

Senior Counsel – Market Leader

Frank Parry SC – Aickin Chambers

Senior Counsel – Preeminent

Michael McDonald SC – Aickin Chambers
Stuart Wood SC – Aickin Chambers

Senior Counsel – Leading

Justin Bourke SC – Aickin Chambers
Nicholas Green QC – Owen Dixon Chambers East

Senior Counsel – Recommended

Herman Borenstein SC – Joan Rosanove Chambers
Rachel Doyle SC – Joan Rosanove Chambers
Richard Niall SC – Melbourne Chambers

Junior Counsel – Preeminent

Matthew Follett – Aickin Chambers
Chris O’Grady – Aickin Chambers
Paul O’Grady – Aickin Chambers

Junior Counsel – Leading

Richard Dalton – Owen Dixon Chambers West
Jennifer Firkin – Owen Dixon Chambers West
Nick Harrington – Joan Rosanove Chambers
Deborah Seimensma – Owen Dixon Chambers West
Patrick Wheelahan – Owen Dixon Chambers East

Junior Counsel – Recommended

Marc Felman – Aickin Chambers
Tim Jacobs – Aickin Chambers
Alister McNab – Aickin Chambers
Steve Moore – Joan Rosanove Chambers

Open the 2013 edition page →

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