Christopher Oster

Senior Counsel

Christopher Oster is a senior associate at Chambers Russell Lawyers, practising in commercial law with a focus on Owners Corporations, building disputes, and strata matters. Since 2018, he has provided strategic and practical advice to Owners Corporations, managers, developers, and insurers, assisting clients with debt recovery, governance, and compliance issues. Christopher combines detailed legal knowledge with practical solutions to guide clients through complex property and construction matters.

Expertise

  • Advising Owners Corporations, managers, and developers on Water Act disputes, breach of rules, debt recovery, and bankruptcy.
  • Providing guidance on interpretation, alterations, and enforcement of strata plans and plans of subdivision.
  • Acting in building defects disputes, including multi-million dollar claims for cladding and construction issues.
  • Drafting, registering, and enforcing Owners Corporation rules and governance frameworks.
  • Advising on Owners Corporations Act 2006 and Owners Corporations Regulations 2018 compliance matters.
  • Representing clients in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, Federal Court of Australia, and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
  • Providing practical, strategic advice aligned with client objectives and operational strategies.

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Latest Articles

New Victorian Building Legislation

Introduction to Strata Building Defects

The Challenges of Arranging Building Work to Existing Strata Schemes