Pierre celebrated 47 years’ service as a practicing lawyer this year.

With a career that includes significant experience in both branches of the legal profession in Australia (19 years as a partner in his own law firm, and then as a barrister), Pierre has a depth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of legal practice second to none.

Pierre began at the Bar with a varied practice, with Magistrates’ Court appearances in civil and criminal matters, developing into a County and Supreme Court practice, conducting both judge alone and jury trials.

In his time as a barrister, Pierre has practiced, initially in all jurisdictions, and then more and more frequently in the family law area, where he has appeared at all levels of that jurisdiction including international aspects of family law.

Pierre has a background in property law and general commercial law that enables him to conduct complex family law property settlement matters, including Full Court appeals.

Pierre is an advocacy coach accredited by the Australian Advocacy Institute, and has delivered numerous workshops in the skills of advocacy through the AAi. Additionally, Pierre participates regularly as an assessor in the moots and workshops conducted by the Victorian Bar as part of the Readers’ Course.

Pierre is fluent in 4 languages.