Bar Chambers was established in 1964 as the first barristers’ chambers at the independent Bar in South Australia. Since that time, its members have been leaders of the independent Bar dedicated to providing exceptional service to their clients and the profession. Bar Chambers is one of the largest chambers in South Australia, with specialist advocates in all areas of practice.

Expertise

Appellate

Advising on and appearing in appeals from courts and tribunals. Barristers

Building & construction

Acting in all stages of complex building and construction disputes, including in relation to large infrastructure projects, Security of Payment Act proceedings, arbitrations and expert determinations. Barristers

Civil litigation

Advising and appearing in personal and property tort cases. Barristers

Class actions

Acting for plaintiffs, defendants and litigation funders in class action proceedings, including providing independent advice to funders on the merits of potential claims.

Commercial litigation

Acting in all stages of business and commercial disputes, including contracts and partnership disputes.

Corporate insolvency

Acting for insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and shareholders in all aspects of external administrations and related proceedings.

Corporations law

Advising on and appearing in proceedings arising under the Corporations Act and related legislation, including in relation to shareholder disputes, takeovers, director’s duties, financial services, listing rules, civil penalty and regulatory proceedings (ASIC,  ACCC and ASX), consumer protection and competition. Barristers

Criminal law

Defending and prosecuting indictable and summary offences under State and Federal criminal legislation. Barristers

Disciplinary tribunals

Acting for professionals, witnesses and as counsel assisting in professional disciplinary investigations and tribunal proceedings. Barristers

Equity & trusts

Advising on and appearing in trusts disputes and proceedings involving equitable duties and remedies. Barristers

Insurance

Acting for insurers and the insured in policy coverage disputes and litigation involving questions of insurance and reinsurance. Barristers

Personal insolvency & bankruptcy

Acting in proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act for trustees, creditors and debtors. Barristers

Professional negligence

Advising on and acting in disputes involving claims against professionals, including for negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty or breach of trust and in respect of related insurance issues. Barristers

Public & administrative law

Advising on and appearing in constitutional and judicial and merits review matters for and against State and Commonwealth Government agencies and bodies. Barristers

Real property

Disputes under the Real Property Act and Law of Property Act, commercial and residential leasing disputes and compulsory acquisition matters. Barristers

Wills, estates & succession

Advising and appearing for executors and beneficiaries in probate, family provision and estate litigation. Barristers