Kayleb O’Connor

Kayleb O’Connor TEP, Principal of Coal Coast Legal, is a highly regarded adviser known for his practical and strategic counsel to families, business owners, and primary producers. His calm approach and real-world experience make him a trusted figure in estate planning and succession advisory, where he designs robust structures to maintain family harmony, minimise disputes, and facilitate smooth wealth transitions. Kayleb regularly handles complex multi-entity asset structures and high-value estates, with particular expertise in multi-generational farming and blended family situations. In addition to his estate planning prowess, Kayleb's practice spans business advisory and commercial litigation. This breadth of experience allows him to provide comprehensive legal advice that integrates financial and commercial considerations, ensuring client strategies are both aligned and practical. His collaborative approach involves close cooperation with accountants, financial advisers, and rural consultants to deliver cohesive, outcome-oriented solutions. Kayleb's role also involves guiding executors and families through probate and estate administration, combining clarity with efficiency. His robust experience in estate litigation, including family provision claims, equips him to navigate the full spectrum of estate matters confidently. As one of the select solicitors nationally trained in collaborative practice for wills and estates, Kayleb offers clients a constructive pathway to resolve disputes, leveraging his proven track record in the collaborative model. His recognition as a Full Member of STEP highlights his international credibility and expertise in trusts and estates. His career includes notable tenures at leading firms, where he has honed skills in estate planning, commercial litigation, and business succession, culminating in his leadership at Coal Coast Legal. Kayleb’s academic credentials, highlighted by a Master of Laws in Wills & Estates and Estate Planning, further underscore his commitment to legal excellence and innovative client service.