About Us
A tradition of service,
with future in mind

Over 200 Melbourne and interstate barristers skilled in advocacy, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution—delivering tailored, equitable legal representation you can trust.

Founded on a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and personal connection, Svensons has grown from a traditional clerking service to a forward-thinking legal support network. Our evolution reflects the changing needs of the profession — while holding true to the values that shaped our beginning.

Svenson Barristers is a List of over 200 barristers and mediators, most of whom are practising members of the Victorian Bar. We are a generalist List, meaning that our barristers individually practice across a vast array of areas of law.  Our List was established in 1963 as ‘List S’ and has undergone significant transformation since this time. 

Our History

Svenson Barristers is a long-standing List with a modern approach.  We value tradition and embrace innovation.  We are a generalist List, of specialised counsel.

1963
1997
2012
2016
2017

List S is Established

Founded by Ken Spurr in 1963. This laid the foundation.

Expansion

Ross Gordon & Leigh Jackson took over guidance of the List.

New Chambers

Ross Gordon leading the clerking office after Leigh Jackson retires.

Transition

Anna Svenson became the first female to lead the clerk's office in November.

Modern Era

Gordon & Jackson became known as Svenson Barristers.

Barristers' Clerks

Our specialist Barristers’ Clerks link legal matters with the best legal counsel.  Our Clerks are experts at understanding the needs of solicitors and clients when briefing barristers and

Anna Svenson

Director & Principal Clerk


Jared Wright

Deputy Principal Clerk

Alex Astbury

Barristers’ Clerk

Kristie Sullivan

Barristers’ Clerk

Accounts, Logistics & Reception

Our Accounts Team assist barristers with invoicing, payments and credit control. Invoice enquiries can be directed to invoicing@svenson.com.au and payment queries to accounts@svenson.com.au. Trust Account enquiries should be directed to Susan Wilkes at susan@svenson.com.au.

Our Logistics Team support barristers with administrative tasks including deliveries and printing.

Our Reception Team are warm and welcoming and manage enquiries by phone, email and in person with professionalism and discretion.

Kristina Sabas

Accounts Clerk

Prue Maskell

Accounts Clerk

Susan Wilkes

Accounts & Barrister Clerk

Tina Ghilardi

Reception

Eloise Wilkes-Barnewall

Administrative Assistant

Connected to the
Legal Community

When barristers join Svenson Barristers they sign up for more than just exceptional clerking services and career support.  They join a community of leading counsel who look to the List for practical support and collegial connection. Our List is known for being welcoming, diverse and modern. We support barristers at all stages of their careers, from reader to retirement. Our List is social and places special importance on the power of connection within our ranks.

Svenson Barristers Melbourne

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Barrister for your case

Over 200 Melbourne and interstate barristers skilled in advocacy, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution—delivering tailored, equitable legal representation you can trust.