Business Details
Barristers' Clerks in Melbourne
Established in 1860, Dever's List has provided barristers' clerking services for over 160 years. Our team of licensed clerks specialises in connecting solicitors and clients with experienced advocates across commercial law, public law, common law, criminal law, and family law. With a legacy of merit-based recommendations, we prioritise suitability, availability, and cost-effectiveness when advising on counsel selection. Our clerks manage diary coordination, account processing, and administrative support for barristers, ensuring efficient case management. We maintain a list of current and former judges available for arbitration and mediation, supporting legal professionals with comprehensive advocacy solutions.Our staff of 17 includes junior clerks, accountants, and administrative personnel who handle billing, research contracts, and telecommunications. Located at Owen Dixon Chambers in Melbourne since 1961, we combine historical expertise with modern legal service requirements. Our commitment to diversity and fairness ensures equitable access to quality legal representation. As third-generation clerks, the Dever family continues to uphold standards of professionalism and client-focused service established over a century ago.
Services
Arbitration
Mediation
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Public Law
Common Law
Taxation Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 160 years of continuous service in barristers' clerking
- Our team includes three licensed clerks with generational industry experience
- We provide merit-based counsel recommendations across 8 legal specialisations
- Our efficient diary management system ensures timely case scheduling
- We offer comprehensive administrative support for barristers and solicitors
Services
Barristers' Clerking
We connect solicitors with experienced barristers across multiple legal disciplines. Our clerks manage availability, suitability, and cost considerations for counsel selection. With over 160 years of experience, we ensure efficient case management through diary coordination and administrative support.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law services cover contract disputes, corporate governance, and business transactions. We provide access to barristers specialising in commercial litigation and regulatory compliance. Our clerks ensure appropriate counsel selection for complex business legal matters.
Family Law
We offer barrister representation for family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody, and property settlements. Our experienced clerks match clients with advocates specialising in family court litigation and mediation.
Criminal Law
Our criminal law services connect clients with barristers handling serious criminal charges and appeals. We maintain a list of advocates specialising in criminal defence across all court levels, ensuring appropriate representation based on case complexity.
Arbitration Services
We provide access to arbitrators and mediators for alternative dispute resolution. Our list includes current and former judges with expertise in commercial, construction, and insurance disputes, offering efficient resolution pathways outside traditional court processes.
People
John Dever
Barrister's Clerk
Third-generation clerk with over 40 years' experience in barristers' management. Specialises in commercial law and public law matters. Maintains direct contact for counsel recommendations and availability.
Phil Dever
Barrister's Clerk
Licensed clerk since 2002 with expertise in criminal law and family law matters. Manages barrister diaries and coordinates case scheduling. Provides counsel recommendations based on merit and availability.
Michael Dever
Barrister's Clerk
Multi-media qualified clerk specialising in administrative support and account management. Handles billing processes and maintains communication between solicitors and barristers since 2006.
Questions
What areas of law do Dever's List barristers specialise in?
Our barristers specialise in commercial law, criminal law, family law, public law, common law, taxation law, environmental law, and sports law matters.
Do you provide arbitration and mediation services?
Yes, we maintain a list of current and former judges available for arbitration and mediation across various legal disciplines.
What is the history of Dever's List?
Established in 1860, we are Australia's longest-serving barristers' clerking service, operating continuously from Owen Dixon Chambers in Melbourne since 1961.
How do you select appropriate counsel for cases?
We recommend counsel based on meritocracy, suitability to the practice area, availability, and cost considerations specific to each case.
Reviews (1)
Katerina Peiros
Dec 20, 2020
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I try not to brief barristers off this list because their clerks are so rude. 100% consistency in that & pretty unhelpful. The 5star reviews below are from the clerks who work in that list, not genuine client reviews.
