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New Chambers comprises some of Australia’s most highly respected barristers.

We currently have 64 barristers, including 28 senior counsel. Our barristers practise across all fields of law.

New Chambers fosters exceptional talent and promotes diversity and inclusion across its membership. We practise in courts, tribunals and inquiries throughout Australia and internationally, as well as in all forms of alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.

In April 2017 Guy Parker SC was appointed a Judge in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Tom Thawley SC was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia in February 2018.

Julia Baird SC was appointed a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in February 2018.

Angus Stewart SC was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia in February 2019.

Elizabeth Cheeseman SC was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia in April 2021.

Rashelle Seiden SC was appointed a Judge of the District Court of NSW and Deputy President of NCAT in April 2024.

For further information and to brief barristers from New Chambers, please contact the Clerk of Chambers: clerk@newchambers.com.au 

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