Mitchell Chambers officially opened on 8 November 1991.

The genesis of the present day Mitchell Chambers began in 1982 when Michael Abbott set up Wellington Chambers with Simon Stretton.

In January 1986, Wellington Chambers moved and became Market Street Chambers.  By this time, the members also included Jim Telfer, John Lyons, Tony Possingham and Bill Retalic.

In November 1991, the existing members of Market Street Chambers decided to establish new Chambers.  They moved to Surflen Street and became Mitchell Chambers.

The founding members of Mitchell Chambers were:

• Gordon Barrett QC
• Fazio Di Fazio
• Ross Mayne
• Bill Retalic
• Tony Possingham
• John Lyons
• Chris Swan
• James Telfer
• Grant Algie
• Hugh Abbott

1998

Back Row L to R : Fazio Di Fazio, Bill Retalic, Tony Possingham, John Lyons, Grant Algie, Simon Stretton, Ross Mayne, Michael Saies and Gabby Brown

Front Row L to R : Malcolm Gray QC, The Honourable Dame Roma Mitchell AC DBE and Gordon Barrett QC 

Christmas Party 1987 or 1988 at Market Street Chambers

L to R  : ?, ?, ?, ?, John Lyons, ?, Rauf Soulio, ?, ? Tony Possingham, ?, Gordon Barrett, Jim Telfer