Danny Barlow is the accomplished Managing Director of Dawes & Vary Riordan, bringing extensive experience as both a litigator and commercial lawyer. With a keen focus on understanding client needs, he adopts a commercial approach to problem-solving while also adeptly guiding clients through court proceedings when necessary. Danny's legal career commenced with an articled clerkship at Riordan & Partners, followed by a nearly two-decade tenure at Riordan Legal. In 1996, he was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria after earning his Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Melbourne. His leadership skills were recognised with roles such as President of the Law Institute of Victoria and Chairman of GV Brain. Alongside his legal career, Danny is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences part-time at Charles Sturt University, highlighting his diverse interests and dedication to lifelong learning.
Director
Dawes & Vary Riordan
Feb 1995 - Present • 31 years 9 months
Bachelor of Science - BS
Charles Sturt University
2013 - 2020
Bachelor of Laws - LLB(Hons)
University of Melbourne
1990 - 1993
Last checked: 6 Apr 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
