NSW: Does new strata debt recovery law override by-laws requiring owners to pay legal costs?

Matthew is Special Counsel at Kerin Benson Lawyers. He graduated Laws from UNSW with Honours and has practiced as a solicitor for over 10 years in civil litigation and have acted for and advised clients in a range of matters, including in disputes with respect to: property damage, development approval, strata, insurance, contracts, trusts, consumer law, and class actions.

In addition to legal practice, Matthew was a contributor to Wolters Kluwer’s Australian Company Law Commentary and an author to LexisNexis’ Practical Guidance for Total and
Permanent Disablement Insurance.

Matthew is an active member of the Law Society of New South Wales and was appointed by the President of the Law Society of New South Wales to: its Business Law Committee since 2021, where Matthew has particular interest in Financial Services; and its Costs Committee since 2023. He was awarded Highly Commended Committee Member of the Year by the Law Society in 2024.