Graham Castledine

Graham Castledine is a distinguished Principal Lawyer with significant experience in Native Title, Aboriginal Heritage, Planning, and Environment law. Honoured as Native Title Lawyer of the Year for Perth in 2023 by Best Lawyers, Graham is highly esteemed within the legal community. His role as a member of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) highlights his commitment to cultural heritage matters. As an accredited mediator through the National Mediator Accreditation Scheme, he brings a wealth of expertise to negotiation and dispute resolution. His proficiency in planning and environmental law was recognised when he was named Lawyer of the Year for Perth in 2022. Graham is currently the Principal at Castledine Legal and Mediation Services, demonstrating leadership and a client-focused approach. His previous role as Partner at Castledine Gregory Law & Mediation spanned over thirteen years, where he honed his skills in native title, local government, administrative law, and regulatory issues. Before his partnership, Graham was a Partner at Minter Ellison in Perth for seven years, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable legal advisor. Educated at Guildford Grammar School, Graham has developed a broad and deep understanding of law across several decades of practice.