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Tom Waugh

Tom Waugh

Special Counsel Kerin Benson Lawyers

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Sydney, NSW
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About Tom

Tom Waugh serves as Special Counsel at Kerin Benson Lawyers, having joined the firm in January 2021 as a Senior Associate. His extensive legal experience spans various practice areas, including insurance claims, debt recovery, statutory prosecutions, administrative law, building defect claims, and strata disputes. Tom has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions, such as the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court of New South Wales, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and the Federal Court. Throughout his career, he has acted on behalf of large insurance companies, self-insured entities, government bodies, and individuals. Currently, his primary focus is on representing owners corporations and lot owners. Beyond his litigation expertise, Tom is passionate about advising on all aspects of strata law, including procedural issues, building and strata management statements, subdivisions, and by-laws. He is dedicated to working closely with clients, offering clear advice and striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for their legal needs. In his personal time, Tom enjoys indulging in reading, staying active, and engaging with music and sports.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

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Experience

Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Kerin Benson Lawyers
Oct 2022 - Present · 2 years 10 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Kerin Benson Lawyers
Dec 2020 - Sep 2022 · 1 year 9 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Chambers Russell Lawyers
Mar 2016 - Nov 2020 · 4 years 8 months
Contractor
Contractor
Allens
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 · 1 month
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Holman Webb Lawyers
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015 · 8 months
Agency Director
Agency Director
Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
May 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 years 11 months
Associate
Associate
DibbsBarker
Dec 2009 - May 2011 · 1 year 5 months
Convenor
Convenor
Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
Dec 2008 - Nov 2009 · 11 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Dibbs Abbott Stillman
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 year 11 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
May 2004 - Jan 2007 · 2 years 8 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Hugh & Associates
Jul 2003 - Mar 2004 · 8 months
Tipstaff
Tipstaff
The Honourable Justice Peter Young, Supreme Court of New South Wales
Apr 2001 - Nov 2002 · 1 year 7 months

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies
Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies
The College of Law Australia
2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Sydney
1993 - 1999
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of Sydney
1993 - 1999
HSCHSC
HSCHSC
Shore School
1988 - 1992

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

Location46 Market Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 870..

Practice Certificate

Name
Thomas Andrew Waugh
Date of Admission
2003
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 10 Feb 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
  • Strata Law
Litigation & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Building and Construction
  • General Advice
Property Law
  • Construction Law
  • General Advice