Simon Marks KC
QUALIFICATIONS B Comm., LL.B (Melb)
ADMITTED 1985 BAR 1986
YEAR APPOINTED SILK 2005
CHAMBERS ODW 1618
CLERK CONTACT 03 9225 7999
PHONE 03 9225 8800
MOBILE 0439 005 488
EMAIL simon.marks@vicbar.com.au
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Arbitration Mediation ADR
- Banking and Finance
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Class Actions
- Commercial Law
- Competition Law
- Consumer Law
- Contract
- Corporations
- Equity / Equitable Relief / Trusts
- Insurance
- Mediators (Accredited)
- Probate / Wills / Part IV
- Professional Negligence
- Securities
- Torts (Other Than PI)
ENQUIRIES: dever@vicbar.com.au
Experience
Simon came to the Bar in 1986.
Areas of Practice
He has an extensive practice in commercial litigation including litigation involving major infrastructure projects. His most prominent work areas are in contract and corporations law, major torts, equity and insolvency. He has appeared in many major cases, including in competition law (including infrastructure access cases) and commercial law, as well as in 3 Royal Commissions and in other public Inquiries.
Court Work
He appears in all State and Federal Courts.
Advice
He has a large commercial advice practice in major commercial disputes including for significant public companies and for government.
Mediation
He regularly mediates disputes in commercial matters.
Committees
He served on the Victorian Bar Council for 4 years from 2017 to 2020, including 3 years as Vice President of the Bar. He has also served as Chairman of the Readers’ Course Committee and of the Bar’s Education & Professional Development Executive. He also served on the Counsel Committee.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.