The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner welcomes the appointment of Matthew Hibbins as Chair of the Victorian Legal Services Board. 

Mr Hibbins has been appointed by the Governor in Council for a four-year term commencing 27 October 2026. 

Mr Hibbins brings more than 20 years’ experience as a corporate and mergers and acquisitions lawyer, advising organisations in Australia and across the Asia Pacific. He is currently a partner and member of the board of MinterEllison. He has previously served as Managing Partner of MinterEllison’s Melbourne Office, President of the Law Institute of Victoria and a Director of the Law Council of Australia. He has also served as a Director of the Committee for Melbourne. 

Board CEO and Commissioner Fiona McLeay welcomed the appointment, describing it as a fantastic outcome for the Victorian Legal Services Board. 

“I warmly welcome Mr Hibbins as Chair of the Victorian Legal Services Board. He brings significant experience to our Board, which will be invaluable as we continue our important work regulating Victoria’s legal profession and protecting consumers of legal services,” Ms McLeay said.