Allison Benson

Allison Benson is a leading lawyer specialising in strata and community titles law, providing legal advice and representation to owners corporations, associations, and lot owners since 2008. As a Principal, she focuses on dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and the application of strata management and community association agreements. With extensive experience in handling contractual claims, by-law interpretation, and Home Building Act 1989 matters, Allison adeptly represents her clients across various judicial platforms, including the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Post-2015 strata law reforms, she has become a trusted advisor in strata renewal, offering pragmatic, cost-effective solutions tailored to her clients’ needs. A member of esteemed organisations such as the Australian College of Strata Lawyers and the Society of Construction Law Australia, Allison holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle. She shares her expertise through the Thoughts of a Strata Lawyer blog and podcast, and contributes to the NSW Law Society Journal. In her leisure time, Allison enjoys scuba diving and nature outings, while also delighting in training her dogs, Ollie Dogasaurus and Melvin.