Oliver Dostal

About

Oliver is a commercial lawyer based in our Wollongong office. He combines a calm, analytical approach with a strong work ethic and a practical mindset, enabling him to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and precision. 

He brings a diverse professional background to his legal practice, including experience in the creative industries. This experience informs his disciplined, solutions-focused approach, allowing him to balance strucutre with creativity and communicate clearly and effectively with clients. 

What he does

Oliver advises and assists clients on a broad range of commercial matters, including contracts, business structuring, dispute resolution and regulatory issues. He also has experience supporting clients in litigation and cross-border matters, providing practical, commercially sound guidance at each stage of the process. 

 

“I enjoy the law because it brings discipline and creativity to complexity. It is a profession grounded in problem-solving, where I work diligently with many moving parts to help shape clear, coherent and workable outcomes for clients.”

Qualifications

Oliver holds a Bachelor of Music (Composition) from the University of Sydney Conservatorium and a Juris Doctor from Macquarie Law School. He also has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law.

Community Involvement

Oliver has strong and long-standing ties to the Illawarra community and has been actively involved in a range of volunteer initiatives over many years. In particular, he has organised and performed musical concerts across community settings throughout the region for over a decade and has volunteered as a carer with The Disability Trust. His community involvement also extends to broader initiatives stretching as far as mission work in Hong Kong.

Outside Kells

Outside of work, Oliver maintains a longstanding interest in music, professionally writing and producing for television and film. He values strong personal relationships and enjoys spending time with family and friends, often sharing good food together. Oliver has a genuine appreciation for automotive design and enjoys tennis, having grown up with the sport and the lasting connections it has created.