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Tim McFarlane

Tim McFarlane

Principal McFarlane Legal

Melbourne, VIC
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About Tim

Tim McFarlane, Principal at his firm, commands respect within the Australian legal landscape through his dedication to conflict resolution. With a career spanning 37 years and over 8,000 mediations, Tim is renowned for his commercially focused and practical approach. Since becoming an Accredited Specialist in Alternative Dispute Resolution in 1993, he has played a pivotal role in shaping mediation standards nationally, serving as an inaugural director of the Mediator Standards Board and participating in several prestigious committees globally. Tim’s influence extends beyond Australia, being a panel member for the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and a Certified Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute. His expertise is further acknowledged through presentations and publications on mediation locally and internationally. Tim also imparts his knowledge by offering private mediation training to law firms, universities, and organisations worldwide. Known for his proactive and outcome-focused approach, Tim ensures parties in conflict feel heard and understood, striving for satisfactory settlements. His relaxed manner facilitates smooth discussion and negotiation, contributing to seamless resolutions. Tim’s excellence is recognised in various expert practitioner guides, including Doyle’s Guide and Who’s Who Legal: Mediation. Notably, he was the recipient of the LIV Accredited Specialist Achievement Award in 2014.

Practice areas

Litigation & Disputes

Awards

1970

Listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Mediator

Doyle’s Guide

1970

Listed in Who’s Who Legal: Mediation

Who’s Who Legal

1970

Recommended Mediator (Doyle’s Guide)

Doyle’s Guide

2014

LIV Accredited Specialist Achievement Award

Law Institute of Victoria

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

Level 1, 414 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Timothy McFarlane
Specialisations
Mediation
Certification type
Principal without Trust
Region
VIC

Last checked: 3 Jun 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Litigation & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation