Christopher Kerin is a highly experienced strata lawyer with over 30 years’ practice, advising owners corporations across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, with a primary focus on the NSW strata sector. He began his career in leading commercial law firms acting for government, developers and contractors across major construction, infrastructure and resources projects, and brings his depth of experience to complex strata matters today.
Christopher is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (NSW) and has extensive experience across litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
In 2009 Christopher began working in the strata sector for Andreones Legal, the first specialist strata law firm in NSW. In 2014 he established Kerin Benson Lawyers with Allison Benson. Christopher has become a trusted advisor to strata managers and owners corporations. He has delivered training to hundreds of strata professionals and has made submissions to both NSW and ACT Governments on strata law reform, reflecting his high-level engagement with the sector.
Christopher is a member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers and a recognised voice in the industry. He has appeared across major media platforms, including Four Corners, Today Tonight and Seven News, and has participated in numerous television and radio interviews on strata and building issues. He has also appeared before, and made submissions to, multiple ACT parliamentary inquiries into the building and strata sector.
At a boutique level, Christopher works closely with his clients, providing hands-on, responsive advice tailored to each matter. He is widely recognised in NSW for delivering consistent and high-quality legal solutions. Christopher also maintains a strong ACT practice. He is the author of the Kerin Benson Lawyers Guide to ACT Strata Law, which has been referenced in numerous ACAT decisions and is now in its second edition.
Outside of work, Christopher enjoys swimming, cycling and Zouk dancing.