Connor Pattinson.
Law Graduate | Commercial
Connor Pattinson, an aspiring lawyer and recent law graduate, joined Bradley & Bray in October 2023, coming to the team through our recent acquisition, Law In Business. He is currently in his fourth year of the Bachelor of Laws, with graduation anticipated in November. Connor’s also on track to complete his Practical Legal Training in January, aiming to apply for admission as a lawyer before June 2024. While his most recent studies have been centred around law, it's worth noting that he was into his final year training as a paramedic before switching to law.
Connor's professional journey commenced in September 2019 when he joined Law In Business as a legal/personal assistant, where he's been involved in various aspects of the legal world. Around the same time, in November 2019, he began his introductory law studies. It's not just the legal world that he's familiar with; Connor's resume also includes a long stint in the hospitality industry, stretching back to 2014. He still keeps a hand in, working the occasional weekend at The Creek Tavern on weekends, where he relishes a social life outside of the legal world.
What drives Connor is his passion for simplifying the complexities of commercial law to make it more accessible to clients. He envisions a future where legal systems are modernised and made simpler, particularly in the realm of leases where there are unnecessary complexities, particularly when we have alternatives that deal with all the important terms of a lease. He draws inspiration from standard forms like the Commercial Tenancy Agreement (CTA) and Retail Tenancy Agreement (RTA), and endeavours to create similar user-friendly documents that bring clarity and certainty to lease agreements. Connor is determined to solve this issue during his career.
But it's not all about law for Connor. He's known for telling terrible jokes and questioning everything. He’s also a whizz at tackling complex technology challenges that seem to only happen to him – he’s not sure why but he will wrestle with them until they’re solved!
Connor’s fun fact is his knack for remembering numbers, however he says that unfortunately it doesn’t extend to mathematical genius!
When he's not immersed in his professional and academic commitments, you'll find Connor at the gym, conquering the rock-climbing mountains of the Glass House Mountains like Mt Tibrogargan or Beerwah, or making the most of quality time with his 7-month-old baby. Together, they explore new experiences, with swimming being a favourite shared activity, one which Connor says is the highlight of his week.
With a commitment to follow in the footsteps of his father and mentor Tony, Connor is poised to make a lasting impact in the legal field while also savouring the moments that matter most outside of the office.
If you would like to speak with Connor about your commercial law matter, please contact us on (07) 5441 1400.