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David Shavin KC

Barrister at the Victorian Bar · Emmerson Chambers

Melbourne, VIC

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Listed on

Victorian Bar register

Jurisdiction

Victoria

Primary city

Melbourne (VIC)

Admitted

1977

Bar roll signed

1978

Chambers

Emmerson Chambers

Clerk

Dever's List

Profile depth

Detailed — register-sourced

About

David Shavin KC is a barrister at the Victorian Bar, practising from Emmerson Chambers. Signed the Victorian Bar Roll in 1978. Engaged through Dever'S List.

Practice areas (per the public Vic Bar profile).

Memberships & credentials.

Doyle’s Guide rankings

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