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

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.

Corporate insolvency

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

Criminal law

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

Employment & industrial law

Acting for employers and employees in Fair Work Act, unfair dismissal, restraint of trade and discrimination and harassment claims.

Personal insolvency & bankruptcy

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

Family law

Property settlement and parenting/custody disputes.

Equity & trusts

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

Medical negligence

Acting for medical practitioners, health care providers and injured persons in medical negligence and malpractice disputes.

Insurance

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

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.

Native title

Acting for and against government, claimant, pastoral, mining and private corporate interests in proceedings under the Native Title Act.

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.

Real property

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

Tax

Acting for taxpayers and State and Commonwealth tax and revenue agencies in tax disputes.