Matthew Shnookal
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Monash University)
ADMITTED 2017 BAR 2026
CHAMBERS ACK 2713
CLERK CONTACT 03 9225 7999
PHONE 9225 7999
EMAIL matthew.shnookal@vicbar.com.au
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Arbitration
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Building and Construction
- Class Actions
- Consumer Law
- Contract
- Corporations
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Insurance
- Product Liability
- Professional Negligence
- Property Law
- Torts (Other Than PI)
ENQUIRIES: dever@vicbar.com.au
Experience
Matthew practises in commercial law, with a particular focus on building and construction and complex contractual disputes.
Before joining the Bar, Matthew was a Senior Associate at Allens in the construction disputes team where he acted in large-scale litigation and arbitral proceedings in the infrastructure, resources, and commercial building sectors. Matthew also has experience in domestic building and security of payment related disputes.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University.
Matthew is reading with Liam Connolly and his senior mentor is Richard J Harris SC.