Christian came to the Bar in 2004.  Before that, he was a partner of commercial law firm Deacons (now Norton Rose Fulbright).

Christian was recognised by Doyles for Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  Most recently, in 2024, Christian was recognised by Doyles as “Recommended Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Senior Counsel – Victoria, 2024”.

Christian has over 25 years’ experience representing clients involved in a variety of disputes concerning:

• contract law;
• corporations law;
• insurance law;
• professional liability law;
• property law;
• equity and trust law; and
• consumer law, including misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct allegations.

For a list of cases in which Christian has appeared click here.

Christian is also a nationally accredited mediator and is regularly briefed to mediate commercial disputes.

In addition to his commercial practice, Christian is recognised throughout Australia as an expert in proceeds of crime litigation.  He is a member of the Confiscation and Proceeds of Crime List Users’ Groups of the Supreme Court of Victoria and County Court of Victoria. For more information about proceeds of crime litigation or to access Christian’s newsletters, visit confiscation.com.au.

Publications

• Misleading or Deceptive Conduct Claims – Practical Hints for Practitioners (updated February 2023)

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