Kayleb O'Connor is the Director & Principal Lawyer of Coal Coast Legal, advising individuals, families, agribusinesses and privately held companies on Succession & Estate Planning, Property and Business law matters that shape the future of their families and organisations.
His practice focuses on Wills & Estates, Estate Planning, Agribusiness Succession, Business & Property Law and Estate Litigation. Kayleb regularly assists clients with complex succession planning for family businesses, rural enterprises and multi-generational families, helping them structure their affairs to protect assets, provide certainty and preserve family relationships.
Kayleb holds a Master of Laws (Applied Law) with majors in Wills & Estates and Estate Planning. His work in this area has been recognised nationally, including being named the winner of the 2026 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award in the Wills & Estates category.
He is also trained in Collaborative Practice for Wills & Estates, an emerging dispute resolution model designed to resolve estate disputes constructively without the cost and strain of traditional litigation. Kayleb was involved in the first collaborative estates matter conducted in New South Wales, reflecting his commitment to innovative and client-focused approaches to resolving estate conflicts.
Through Coal Coast Legal, Kayleb works closely with families, family offices, agribusiness operators and business owners to deliver clear and practical legal strategies across:
• Estate Planning & Succession
• Wills & Estates (NSW)
• Agribusiness Succession Planning
• Estate Administration & Probate
• Estate Litigation & Family Provision Claims
• Business & Commercial Law
Kayleb focuses on providing strategic, technically sound advice that helps clients protect their legacy, transition wealth and businesses between generations, and resolve disputes in a way that preserves long-term relationships.