Barrister-at-Law

As a Barrister based in Brisbane, François accepts briefs only from solicitors holding a current practising certificate, and provides legal representation in the following areas of law:
  • Personal Injury Law (defence of medical malpractice in orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics, & general surgery)
  • Commercial Litigation (matters of contract, equity, & trade practices)
  • Criminal Law (appeals, trials, sentences, & breach proceedings)
  • Family Law (matters in divorce, child custody, property division, relocation, & birth technology)

Please note that the fees detailed below serve only as a guide and are superseded by any Costs Agreement into which François enters with instructing solicitors. Further, any references to Mediation relates to François appearing as a Barrister on behalf of a party to the matter, as opposed to François acting in the capacity of Mediator. For Mediator's fees, click here.

If you wish to contact François, click here.

Personal Injury Law

Supreme Court of Queensland
  • ​Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
  • Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,200 (excl. GST)
  • Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $3,200 (excl. GST)
  • Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
  • Pleadings: POA
District Court of Queensland
  • Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
  • Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,200 (excl. GST)
  • Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $2,200 (excl. GST)
  • Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
  • Pleadings: POA

Criminal Law

Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Appeal Against Conviction (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $4,800 (excl. GST)
  • Appeal Against Sentence (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): ​$4,800 (excl. GST)
Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
  • Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Pre-Trial Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
  • Sentence & Breach Proceedings (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
  • Bail Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): ​$2,900 (excl. GST)
District Court of Queensland
  • Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)​
  • Pre-Trial Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,700 (excl. GST)
  • Sentence & Breach Proceedings (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,700 (excl. GST)
Magistrates Court of Queensland
  • Committal Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $2,800 (excl. GST)
  • Committal Hearing (Appearance fee for each additional day): ​$2,200 (excl. GST)

Commercial Litigation

Supreme Court of Queensland or Federal Court of Australia
  • Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
  • Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
  • Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $3,500 (excl. GST)
  • Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
  • Pleadings: POA
District Court of Queensland or Federal Circuit Court of Australia
  • Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
  • Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)
  • Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $2,800 (excl. GST)
  • Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
  • Pleadings: POA

Family Law

Family Court of Australia
  • Final Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
  • Final Hearing (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Interim Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
  • Draft Consent Orders (Preparation fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)
  • Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): ​$3,500 (excl. GST)
Federal Circuit Court of Australia
  • Final Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
  • Final Hearing (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
  • Interim Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)
  • Draft Consent Orders (Preparation fee): $2,400 (excl. GST)
  • Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): ​$2,800 (excl. GST)
Magistrates Court of Queensland
  • Domestic Violence Order Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): ​$2,800 (excl. GST)