Over 200 Melbourne and interstate barristers skilled in advocacy, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution—delivering tailored, equitable legal representation you can trust.
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.
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.
Founded by Ken Spurr in 1963. This laid the foundation.
Ross Gordon & Leigh Jackson took over guidance of the List.
Ross Gordon leading the clerking office after Leigh Jackson retires.
Anna Svenson became the first female to lead the clerk's office in November.
Gordon & Jackson became known as Svenson Barristers.
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
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.
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.
Over 200 Melbourne and interstate barristers skilled in advocacy, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution—delivering tailored, equitable legal representation you can trust.