405 Little Bourke Street · Melbourne VIC 3000
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Established 2008 · Melbourne

DawsonChambers

An independent commercial chambers at the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct honouring one of Victoria's most respected jurists, Sir Daryl Dawson AC, KBE, CB, QC.

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Chambers405 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone+61 3 9229 5000
Dawson Chambers — 405 Little Bourke Street building facade
Established
July 2008 — Melbourne
Membership
30 Members - including Senior Counsel
Facilities
Conference Rooms - Rooftop Garden
Precinct
Melbourne's CBD and Legal Precinct.
The NamesakeIn Honour Of

Sir Daryl Dawson
— the story behind our name.

Portrait of Sir Daryl Dawson

Sir Daryl Dawson AC, KBE, CB, QC
Justice of the High Court of Australia, 1982 – 1997. Solicitor-General of Victoria, 1974 – 1982.

Dawson Chambers honours one of Victoria's most respected jurists and High Court judges, Sir Daryl Dawson AC, KBE, CB, QC.

Dawson Chambers opened in July 2008 as an independent, commercial chambers with a wide mix of senior and junior barristers.

A modern and relaxed professional environment, Dawson Chambers today includes some of Victoria's leading silks, junior counsel, readers, and arbitrators with specialists across the range of commercial law.

Our chambers is designed to promote a collaborative and supportive environment, offering barristers both the quiet focus of a private room and the invaluable opportunities of a shared professional life.

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Clients and instructing solicitors alike benefit from the collegiate atmosphere of Dawson Chambers, as well as the expertise and experience of its members. Many are respected legal authors, High Court reporters and editors.

— Dawson Chambers, est. 2008
30+
Members in Practice
4
Senior Counsel
3
Floors of Law Library
'08
Year Founded July 2008
Features & Services

Tailored facilities,
designed for modern advocacy.

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— A Considered Environment

Premium facilities, supportive community.

Dawson Chambers combines premium facilities with a supportive professional community. Designed for barristers seeking both independence and connection — the tools, resources and environment needed to thrive at the Victorian Bar.

Common spaces encourage collaboration and a sense of community, while each barrister enjoys a private, professional working environment.

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Prime CBD Location

At the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct, within easy reach of every court and tribunal. Surrounded by the cafe, bar and dining culture of Hardware Lane and Little Bourke Street.

02

Exclusive Rooftop Garden

A rare private outdoor space – the private rooftop garden offers a relaxed space for informal gatherings or a quiet break during the day.

03

Premium Legal Resources

Thomson Reuters Westlaw Australia subscription alongside a comprehensive library — textbooks, law reports, reference materials and LexisNexis resources.

04

Conference & Mediation Rooms

Fully equipped meeting rooms available via booking, with video and teleconferencing — ideal for client conferences, mediations and arbitrations.

05

Integrated Communications

High speed 5G Wi-Fi, reliable internet and VOIP telephone systems.

06

Community & Social Events

Regular gatherings foster a professional yet welcoming community, encouraging collaboration and connection among members.

07

Printing & Scanning

Toshiba multifunction devices for high-quality printing and scanning, with simple usage-based billing.

08

Confidential Document Shredding

Secure document disposal ensures all confidential materials are handled and destroyed appropriately.

09

Daily Cleaning Services

Weekday cleaning ensures all chambers and shared spaces are maintained to a professional standard.

10

End-of-Trip Facilities

On-site showers and secure bicycle storage support active commuting for every member of chambers.

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Secure Parking

Garage parking available at competitive rates, subject to availability. Enquire with the chambers manager.

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Readers' 50% Rental Discount

A generous incentive for emerging practitioners — supporting readers as they establish their practice at the Victorian Bar.

Inside the Chambers

A working environment
built for independent counsel.

— Collegiality & Connectivity

The design of chambers emphasises collegiality and connectivity – private practice within a shared professional community.

Across three floors, members enjoy a comprehensive law library, modern well-equipped meeting rooms suitable for conferences, mediations and virtual hearings, and a private rooftop garden for less formal exchanges.

Each barrister's room is a private suite with direct ethernet connection, VOIP telephone system complemented by Meraki access points throughout. Common spaces — the library, reception lounge areas and rooftop — encourage and facilitate collaboration and a sense of community across the chambers.

The Entrance, Dawson Chambers
01.The Entrance, Dawson Chambers
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Three floors of library
Textbooks, law reports, LexisNexis and Westlaw subscriptions.
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Private rooftop garden
A rare outdoor space for informal meetings or a quiet break during the day.
03
Conference Rooms
Space for client and instructing solicitor meetings.
04
Reliable internet service
High speed 5G Wi-Fi, Direct ethernet internet connection in every room.
Reception & Modern Shared Spaces
02.Reception & Modern Shared Spaces
Textbooks, law reports & LexisNexis collection
03.Textbooks, law reports & LexisNexis collection
Member Directory

The members of
Dawson Chambers.

Our members consist of barristers, mediators and arbitrators. Contact barristers directly or via their clerk — listed below in order of seniority.

32 Members · Barristers, Mediators & Arbitrators
Order by
01.The Hon Ross RobsonKC02.Tim MargettsKC03.Stephen O'BryanKC04.Paul VoutKC05.Stephen McCredie06.Mark T Settle07.Rick C Wells08.Con Salpigtidis09.David A Klempfner10.Simone M Jacobson11.Andrew P Dickenson12.Daniel C Harrison13.Alastair J Ritchie14.Jeremy J Whelen15.Edward Moon16.Stephen Warne17.Clive G K Madder18.Jordon M Ross19.Alexandra J Golding20.Michael F Sharkey21.Luke Virgona22.Sarah J Worsfield23.Jennika R Anthony-Shaw24.Samuel Burt25.Nick Modrzewski26.Michael Wells27.Gayann Walker28.Conrad Banasik29.Shannon Finegan30.Jamie O'Regan31.Anthony Stavrinos32.Mitchell King

To engage counsel, use the link to contact the barristers' clerk or the barrister directly.

The Legal Precinct

Melbourne CBD
Legal Precinct.

Within walking distance of Melbourne's highly concentrated Legal Precinct and surrounded by Hardware Lane and Little Bourke Street dining

405 Little Bourke Street

Dawson Chambers
Melbourne CBD Legal Precinct — map showing Dawson Chambers at 405 Little Bourke Street

— Key to map

1Supreme Court of Victoria (SCV) Law Courts
2SCV Court of Appeal
3SCV Old High Court
4SCV 436 Lonsdale Street
5County Court of Victoria
6Magistrates' Court
7Children's Court of Victoria
8William Cooper Justice Centre
9VCAT
10Civic Compliance Victoria
11Office of Public Prosecutions
12Australian Federal Police
13Law Institute of Victoria
14Commonwealth Law Courts
15Monash University, Law Chambers
16Victoria University, Law & Justice
17Telstra Exchange
18The Former Royal Mint Site
19Flagstaff Station
20Flagstaff Gardens
Courts & Tribunals · 1–9
Govt & Legal Bodies · 10–14
Universities · 15–16
Telstra / Royal Mint · 17–18
Flagstaff Station · 19
Flagstaff Gardens · 20
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Chambers405 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Telephone03 9229 5000
Emaildawsonchambers@vicbar.com.au
HoursMonday — Friday
9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Dawson Chambers 405 Entryway