We are a team of individuals who care passionately about our clients. We will always have your best interests at heart. We are a team comprised of lawyers and support staff, all committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.

OUR Lawyers

BOB WARREN

BA LLB​​

Principal Solicitor/ Director

A graduate of Sydney University, Bob Warren was selected and trained by one of Australia’s most prestigious firms, Allen Allen and Hemsley before commencing his long and successful career as the founder, senior partner and senior director for 40 years of a large law firm. Bob then practised for a time as a senior consultant specialising in estate law, estate litigation and administration of estates. In 2016, he commenced practice as the principal of the long established and highly respected law firm of O’Brien Connors & Kennett, bringing with him extensive experience in commercial litigation, estate law and litigation and a highly experienced negotiator in dispute resolution.

Bob has been a leading solicitor in prosecuting and defending numerous cases and claims including those in estate litigation, commercial litigation and the ground-breaking and successful case of Whitaker v Federal Commissioner of Taxation 98 ATC 4285.

Bob heads a team of talented and dedicated lawyers who specialise in various areas, including Estate Law and Litigation, Property Law, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

A keen boatie, bush walker and devotee of classical music and physics. Bob can be found on many weekends on his boat with wife Anne and faithful companion and sometimes seasick Pebbles.

You can contact Bob at bob@ocklaw.com.au

  • Contract negotiation and disputes
  • Commercial agreements and disputes
  • Civil litigation
  • Estate law including Elders’ law
  • Estate planning
  • Probate law
  • Wills
  • Appointments of Enduring Guardianship
  • Enduring Powers of Attorney

HOLLY BREWSTER

LL.B(Hons) ATCL

SPECIAL Counsel

Holly is admitted to practice in both the UK (2002) and NSW, Australia (2004) and has extensive experience in both jurisdictions, including as a Partner in a large regional UK firm. She has acted for local, national and international companies, SMEs, tech start-ups and property developers, specialising in Business Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution. Holly regularly advises business start-ups and established SME companies alike, in all matters including commercial contracts, website terms, services and supply agreements, employment law, protection intellectual property rights, shareholders and partnership agreements, and all aspects of commercial dispute resolution. This cross-over between contract drafting  and litigation informs the way she engages with both practice areas. There’s nothing like experience of contractual relationships gone wrong to ensure that newly drafted agreements are properly done! 
Clients appreciate Holly’s friendly demeanour, her ability to unpack complex legal issues into plain English, and her practical, timely and commercially-minded guidance. Holly always takes the time to fully understand a client’s business and goals, so as to give astute legal advice tailored to the practical realities of their particular business environment.

When she’s not in the office or spending time with her family, Holly can usually be found attending festivals and gigs, playing her fiddle in various bands, or walking her dog, Floss.

You can contact Holly at holly.b@ocklaw.com.au 

  • commercial agreements and dispute resolution
  • service and supply agreements
  • employment law
  • shareholder agreements
  • terms of business
  • intellectual property matters
  • loan agreements
  • joint ventures and franchising
  • employee share option incentive schemes

Nicole Davis

BA LLB​​

Lawyer

Nicole gained her qualifications in New Zealand before moving across the ditch to sunny Australia in 2004. Her passion for people and property has led down a unique career path and she has worked in both legal and real estate industries in Queensland and New South Wales along with practising as an independent licensed conveyancer in Byron Bay before relocating to the beautiful Northern Beaches to join the team at O’Brien Connors and Kennett Lawyers.

Nicole embraces all property related matters and her breadth of experience in real estate and conveyancing matters is coupled with her dedication to ensure her clients are fully informed and confident through every step of the purchase or sale process.

Nicole enjoys exploring the many beaches and nature reserves that the Northern Beaches have to offer in between perusing the real estate sections of the local papers.

You can contact Nicole at nicole@ocklaw.com.au

Percy pang

Lawyer

Percy holds a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales and was on the dean’s list in succession law. After completing his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law, Percy was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in October 2022, and has been with O’Brien Connors & Kennett Lawyers since.

Percy has experience in various areas of law, including:

  • Commercial litigation;
  • Wills, powers of attorneys and enduring guardianship;
  • Debt recovery;
  • Employment law;
  • Family law; and
  • Immigration law.
      Percy also speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese.

You can contact Percy at percy@ocklaw.com.au

BOB WARREN

BA LLB​​

Principal

PETER KENNETT

BA LLB​​

Special Counsel

NICOLE DAVIS

BA LLB​​

LAWYER

REBECCA GOH

LAWYER

HOLLY EASTWAY

LLB BA

LAWYER

OUR SUPPORT STAFF

Support staff in a law firm will always be quick to tell you that they do the heavy lifting. All law firms value their wonderful support staff and O’Brien Connors & Kennett is no exception. While lawyers might get all the glory, we want you to know who will be helping you through your legal matters.

Take a moment to view the profiles of our amazing support staff

ANNE WARREN

Director

Anne has specialised in probate and estate matters working as Bob’s assistant for over 25 years. Anne is simply the most organised and efficient legal support expert you could hope to find. Anne just loves the magnificent waterways and can also be found out on the boat each weekend.

You can contact at anne@ocklaw.com.au

ELISHA MARTIN

Head of Accounts

Elisha joined our team at O’Brien Connors & Kennett over 9 years ago and calls the Northern Beaches home. Elisha looks after our accounts department, so we’re all careful to treat her with the utmost respect. We know who pays our salaries!

You can contact at Elisha@ocklaw.com.au

Pebbles

O’Brien Connors & Kennett has its very own mascot, Pebbles. Pebbles specialises in meeting and greeting and absolutely loves the office. She gets paid in treats and pats. Be sure to say hello if you’re lucky enough to catch her before or after a grooming session.

Dear Friends,

We are a COVID19 conscious workplace. We encourage clients to wear masks and sanitise before a conference

Yours Sincerely,

The Team,
O’Brien Connors & Kennett Solicitors