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Experience

Brittany has a broad practice across criminal and quasi-criminal law (including disciplinary and regulatory matters), common law, and administrative law. She has experience acting for individuals, companies, and government agencies.

Brittany holds an Indictable Crime Certificate (ICC).

In her criminal law practice, Brittany regularly appears as sole counsel in the Magistrates’ and County Courts. She has appeared as junior counsel in trials in the County and Supreme Courts. She also has appellate experience, having appeared as junior Counsel in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.

Brittany regularly acts in disciplinary proceedings involving healthcare practitioners, and tortious claims involving police misconduct.

She also has experience in coronial and judicial review matters.

Before coming to the Bar, Brittany was an Associate to the Hon. Justice Jane Dixon in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Prior to her Associateship, Brittany practised as a solicitor in summary crime at Victoria Legal Aid, in civil law at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), and in both civil and administrative law at the Victorian Government Solicitors’ Office.

Brittany sits on the Committee of the Women Barristers’ Association.

Brittany read with Astrid Haban-Beer. Her senior mentor is Ruth Shann SC.

Selected recent cases include:

• DPP v Smith [2024] HCA 32 (led by Patrick Tehan KC with Gordon Chisholm). Concerned the lawfulness of out-of-court meetings between a trial judge and a child complainant prior to a special hearing.
• Director of Public Prosecutions v Kakato [2025] VSC 281 (led by Patrick Tehan KC). 12-week murder trial, involving several co-accused, and complex evidentiary issues.
• Runacres v The Coroners Court of Victoria [2024] VSC 304 (led by Chris Winneke KC). Appeal on a question of law against findings of a Coroner following an inquest.
• R v Smart [2023] VSC 469 (led by Julian McMahon SC) Manslaughter plea.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.