E: paulrees@vicbar.com.au
P: +61 3 9225 6434
M: +61 434 600 805
Connect with Paul
Paul has been a Barristers’ Clerk since 2008. His role involves managing office staff and providing support and diary management for the 190 barristers on Holmes List. With extensive knowledge of the barristers he represents, Paul effectively liaises with solicitors to ensure the best match for each case.
Paul is committed to offering advice, opportunities, and support—both professionally and personally—to barristers throughout their careers. He takes pride in being part of a highly esteemed list.
Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his young family and their lively Labrador pup, Daisy.
In 2023, Paul was honoured to become a Partner at Holmes List.
E: mattrees@vicbar.com.au
P: +61 3 9225 6450
M: +61 408 362 324
Connect with Matt
I bring over 28 years of experience in the Victorian legal system, including more than 15 years at the Bar, to my current role as Barristers’ Clerk and co-owner of Holmes List Barristers.
Now working in partnership with my brother Paul Rees, I’m proud to help lead one of Victoria’s most respected and established barristers’ lists — a legacy built by Paul Holmes and carried forward with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.
Earlier in my career, I worked as a court registrar in the Supreme, County, and Magistrates’ Courts of Victoria. I also spent over six years as an Assistant Barristers’ Clerk at Holmes List before joining the Bar in 2008. These experiences gave me a broad and practical understanding of how the legal system operates — from courtrooms to clerking to the Bar itself.
Throughout my practice as a Barrister, I appeared in thousands of cases across both metropolitan and regional courts. That real-world insight now shapes how I support barristers in their practices — with a deep appreciation for their work, the challenges they face, and their professional needs. I also work closely with solicitors to ensure efficient briefing, responsive communication, and tailored support.
I’m focused on building a dynamic, forward-looking, and genuinely supportive List — one that honours Holmes List’s legacy while meeting the demands of a modern and evolving legal profession. Whether assisting with practice development, barrister bookings, solicitor engagement, or broader career strategy, my role is to help our members and the professionals we work with thrive.
Lauren’s career trajectory allowed her to have intimate knowledge of every aspect of the Holmes List operation. At age 18 she commenced as a receptionist at Holmes List. She then progressed to become a personal assistant to ten of the List’s Barristers.
Now, as an Assistant Clerk, Lauren is proud to continue working for a list that is not only highly sought after but is well respected. She believes that Holmes List’s success is due to the personal nature of the service and the sensational relationship shared between staff, barristers, and solicitors.
Bailee commenced with Holmes List in 2018, assisting in the accounts department. Her time in accounts allowed her to develop strong relationships with list members and those briefing our list.
Highly organised and hardworking, Bailee joined the clerking team in December 2019. Alongside her duties as a clerk, she is also responsible for the Holmes List online marketing through social media, and major event planning.
Outside of work she enjoys cheering on the Mighty Saints.
