Holmes List Barristers

Holmes List Barristers is a leading barristers’ list based in Melbourne, Victoria, with chambers located on the Ground Floor at 555 Lonsdale Street. Established in October 1992 by Paul Holmes, the List was created to provide an innovative and supportive environment for younger and emerging barristers, while also catering to experienced counsel.

The List supplies barristers and mediators in almost every area of practice, with recognised strength in:

• Criminal law
• Family law
• Administrative law
• Commercial law
• Common law and personal injury
• Employment and industrial law
• Alternative dispute resolution and mediation

Holmes List is known for its broad range of counsel, from junior barristers to senior silks, and for its efficient clerking services that match clients with the most suitable advocate for their matter.

Reputation & Feedback Summary

• Respected in the Victorian legal community – Widely recognised as one of the state’s top barristers’ lists, particularly in criminal, family, and administrative law.
• Professional clerking team – Clients and solicitors often praise the clerks for their responsiveness, efficiency, and ability to recommend the right counsel.
• Diverse expertise – The List’s size and range mean it can accommodate both straightforward and highly complex cases.
• Positive professional standing – While direct public “reviews” are rare (as is typical for barristers’ lists), feedback from within the legal profession is consistently strong.

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