Warren is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, and works with clients to help them plan for the future, setting up the right strategies and structures to protect them and their families, seeking to maximise their wealth while retaining flexibility for the future.
Warren’s particular specialty is testamentary trusts, but he is equally adept in acting in probate and estate administration, and estate litigation.
Warren’s career started in Family Law and Commercial Litigation and he has experience in criminal law, bankruptcy and insolvency, employment law, company and partnership law and trade practices, all areas crucial to understanding Wills and Estate Planning and Estate disputes.
Many of Warren’s clients have been with him through several stages of their lives and are now introducing their children to him as clients. He is a straight talker who lets his clients know if they are doing something not in their best interests. His goal is to deliver the outcomes he promises and provide practical advice and solutions.
Warren joined Keypoint Law from Macpherson Kelley where he was a Principal for 10 years and their Practice Group Head for Private Clients (NSW).
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Private Client
Expertise
Warren’s areas of expertise include:
- asset protection
- binding financial agreements including pre and post nuptial agreements
- business succession planning and inter-generational change in business ownership
- probate and estate administration
- estate challenges and litigation, including third party litigation
- estate/succession planning
- executor disputes
- family trusts – advice, review and interpretation
- mediation
- powers of attorney
- superannuation
- testamentary trusts
- wills
Recognition
Keypoint Law is recognised by the 2021 Doyle’s Guide as being one of the top law firms in New South Wales in Wills, Estates, Succession Planning and Estate Litigation.
Warren is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, a Member of Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP), and has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a recommended lawyer in this area of law.
Career
2021 – current | Keypoint Law | Consulting Principal |
2009 – 2021 | Macpherson Kelley | Principal Lawyer & Practice Group Head for Private Clients (NSW) |
1989 – 2009 | Hunt Musgrave & Peach / Musgrave Peach |