Frederick Jordan Chambers

Frederick Jordan Chambers (FJC) is one of Sydney’s largest and most prestigious barristers’ chambers, located in the St James Centre at 53 Martin Place in the heart of the city’s legal precinct. Established in the mid‑20th century, FJC has grown to become a leading set of chambers in New South Wales, renowned for its depth of expertise, professional excellence, and contribution to the Australian legal community.

Frederick Jordan Chambers houses over 100 barristers, including Senior Counsel (SCs) and Junior Counsel, practising across a wide range of jurisdictions. Many of its members have gone on to hold judicial appointments in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Federal Court, Family Court, Land and Environment Court, Industrial Relations Commission, and District Court.

The chambers is known for fostering a collegial and collaborative environment, while maintaining a strong commitment to advocacy, integrity, and excellence in legal practice. It is one of the few chambers in Sydney that offers such a diverse range of legal expertise under one roof.

Areas of Practice

Barristers at Frederick Jordan Chambers practise in virtually all areas of law, including:

• Family Law – property settlements, parenting disputes, child welfare, and appellate work.
• Commercial and Equity Law – contract disputes, corporations law, insolvency, and trusts.
• Criminal Law – defence and prosecution work in all jurisdictions.
• Administrative and Public Law – judicial review, regulatory matters, and government litigation.
• Common Law – personal injury, negligence, and insurance matters.
• Environmental and Planning Law – Land and Environment Court proceedings.
• Industrial and Employment Law – workplace disputes and unfair dismissal claims.
• Wills and Estates – contested probate and succession disputes.

This breadth of practice allows FJC to serve a wide client base, from individuals and small businesses to government agencies and large corporations.

Summary

Frederick Jordan Chambers is a leading Sydney barristers’ chambers with a long tradition of excellence, integrity, and advocacy. Home to over 100 barristers practising across nearly every area of law, FJC plays a central role in New South Wales’ legal landscape. Its members are known for their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to justice, continuing the proud legacy of its namesake, Sir Frederick Jordan.