CHRISTOPHER TERS

BIO. EXPERIENCE. COUNSEL 

Christopher Ters is a Founding Partner at Ters Lawyers Sydney. As a respected and experienced lawyer Sydney, he brings over two decades of legal expertise to a range of matters in Environmental & Planning Law, Local Government Law, and Property Law. Christopher is highly regarded for his professional diligence, strategic foresight, and client-first approach.

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He has acted as a planning lawyer Sydney for both public and private clients, offering critical legal guidance on development applications, rezonings, and strategic planning proposals. His familiarity with the statutory framework of New South Wales, especially in relation to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, positions him as a leading environmental lawyer Sydney and a trusted adviser in planning approvals and land use strategy.

Christopher’s knowledge as a building and construction lawyer Sydney includes drafting and advising on building contracts, resolving defects disputes, and guiding clients through security of payment processes. He routinely assists builders, developers, and consultants navigating compliance and contractual risks in Sydney’s construction environment.

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In the property sector, Christopher’s reputation as one of the go-to property lawyers Sydney stems from his success in handling conveyancing matters, strata issues, and complex land transactions. Whether acting for residential clients, commercial landlords, or developers, his legal precision ensures each transaction is strategically sound.

Christopher is also frequently sought after as a seasoned easement lawyers Sydney. He assists clients with the creation, interpretation, and resolution of disputes involving easements, rights of way, and access arrangements. His advice is often pivotal in resolving conflicts between neighbouring landowners or clarifying land use entitlements for property developments.

As a senior litigation lawyer Sydney, Christopher has represented clients across a wide range of jurisdictions. His courtroom advocacy and strategic litigation management have achieved successful outcomes in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Land and Environment Court, District Court, Local Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

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For clients seeking proactive, negotiated solutions outside the courtroom, Christopher also serves as one of Ters Legal’s lead dispute resolution lawyers Sydney. He facilitates settlement through mediation and negotiation, applying legal creativity and commercial realism to deliver effective, out-of-court resolutions in contentious property, planning, and commercial matters.

Christopher has acted for a broad range of clients including homeowners, architects, certifiers, town planners, private developers, local councils, and commercial enterprises. His multidisciplinary perspective and pragmatic legal mindset allow him to tailor strategies to suit both individual needs and complex organisational interests.

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With a reputation built on trust, technical skill, and consistency, Christopher Ters continues to set the benchmark as a lawyer Sydney who combines legal depth with clarity and commitment. Through every matter, he reflects the values of the firm—integrity, prudence, and client-focused excellence.