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Preston Law
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Tim Dobinson

Tim Dobinson

Partner Preston Law

Cairns, QLD
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About Tim

Tim Dobinson is a distinguished partner at our firm, overseeing the compensation and commercial law teams. With an extensive career spanning 20 years, Tim has managed over 1000 compensation claims representing individuals against statutory and corporate insurers. His commercial law expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, focusing on commercial property and business transactions, leasing, dispute resolution, and corporate structuring. Tim's clients include some of Australia’s largest and most influential organisations, including a major private property consortium, the country's largest commercial lessor, a leading property developer, and a top real estate service provider. Renowned for his ability to lead negotiations and manage large-scale transactions and disputes, Tim effectively implements commercial solutions that align with his clients’ goals and the realities of each case. His noteworthy transactional work includes leading negotiations for a high-rise office building in Sydney’s CBD, a substantial pastoral acquisition, and handling multifaceted share disposals. In leasing, Tim represents significant property holding entities and agricultural partnerships, ensuring meticulous contract drafting and negotiation. In the realm of commercial disputes, Tim has successfully represented joint venture partners, farming partnerships, mining companies, and other corporations in high-stakes litigation, often recovering substantial settlements and costs. His insolvency work includes acting for liquidators and directors in complex proceedings involving asset recovery and breach of duty claims. Tim's educational foundation was laid at James Cook University, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). His legal acumen and strategic approach consistently deliver outstanding results for his clients.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Personal Injury

Resume

Experience

Director

Director

Asata Property Group

Jan 2013 - Present • 13 years 9 months

Partner

Partner

Preston Law

Jan 2008 - Present • 18 years 9 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

James Cook University

Contact information

Cairns, QLD

15 Spence St, Cairns City, Cairns, QLDWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Tim Dobinson
Date of admission
2003
Specialisations
Commercial Litigation, Personal Injuries Law, Business and Commercial Law, Property - Commercial
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
Region
QLD

Last checked: 19 Feb 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • General Advice
  • Strata Law
  • Superannuation
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
Personal Injury