Duncan Fine

Duncan Fine, Special Counsel at Centennial Lawyers, brings over 30 years of diverse legal experience to his role. His career commenced with significant work on Aboriginal land claims in the Northern Territory, and he later contributed his expertise in defamation law at one of Sydney’s premier law firms. Duncan’s commitment to justice is further evident in his tenure with the Aboriginal Legal Service in Sydney. Beyond traditional legal practice, Duncan’s talents extend to the arts and media; after completing the Directors Studios course at NIDA, he ventured into theatre, film, and television. His versatility is demonstrated by his work as a media advisor for the Lord Mayor of Sydney and his ongoing role as a regular opinion columnist for Fairfax/Nine newspapers. Since joining Centennial Lawyers in 2015, Duncan has successfully conducted high-profile defamation cases across several courts, including the NSW Supreme Court, Victorian Supreme Court, NSW District Court, and the Federal Court. Duncan’s unique blend of legal acumen and communications expertise has been further honed through his roles as a syndicated parenting columnist for News Limited and a media and communications senior counsel at the City of Sydney. His academic foundation includes degrees in Arts and Law from UNSW, complemented by studies in French, alongside playwriting and directing at the National Institute of Dramatic Art.