Tim Graham
Principal Lawyer
+61 3 8600 6000
tgraham@aitken.com.au
Tim Graham
Areas of Law: Litigation, Owners Corporation Law, Property Law
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts
Office Location: Melbourne
Tim Graham is a highly experienced property and strata law specialist with over 27 years of legal practice. He has held senior roles across top-tier, national, and boutique law firms, with over 19 years as a partner. Known for his deep expertise and pragmatic approach, Tim is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost strata lawyers and a trusted advisor to clients across the property and real estate sectors.
Tim has led numerous landmark legal matters involving owners corporations, construction disputes, and complex strata governance issues. His clients include strata managers, property developers, real estate professionals, and institutional investors. He is a regular presenter and thought leader in the strata industry, having delivered over 425 seminars to audiences including insurers, banks, legal professionals, and universities.
The Immediate Past President and a Fellow of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers, Tim also holds an Honorary Life Fellowship with Strata Community Association (Vic), where he continues to lead on policy as Vice President and through the Advocacy Committee and Education Committee. He serves on numerous committees, including the Property Law Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Owners Corporation Working Group.
Tim is an honoured recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Law Institute of Victoria.
Tim has been recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia for ten consecutive years and has received multiple national and international accolades, including:
- Partner of the Year – Australia (twice)
- Real Estate Attorney of the Year – Victoria
- Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year
- Excellence in Dispute Resolution
- Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyer (Doyle’s Guide)
- Most Outstanding Partner in Australia
- Leading Litigation and Dispute Resolution Lawyer (Doyle’s Guide)
His previous firm, Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers, was awarded the inaugural Best Law Firms in Australia title under his leadership. He is also a published contributor to the Australian Property Law Bulletin, a member of its Editorial Panel, and author of key legal texts, including the Owners Corporations chapter in the Lawyers’ Practice Manual.
Expertise
- Advising on owners corporation governance, disputes and regulatory compliance
- Representing clients in strata and property-related litigation, mediation, and dispute resolution
- Drafting and interpreting strata by-laws, contracts of sale, and development documentation
- Advising developers on titling and subdivision strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
- Providing strategic legal advice to strata managers, insurers, and property professionals
- Guest lecturing and training for universities and CPD providers across Australia
- Leading stakeholder engagement with government and industry bodies on legislative reform
- Authoring legal commentary and analysis on current issues in strata and property law