Our Team
John de Mestre – Principal
John has practised as a solicitor in Sydney since 1984. John established John de Mestre & Co Pty Ltd in 1992. He has been involved with many and varied areas of general practice including:
- Appearing in most of the various levels of different Australian Courts and jurisdictions (see Reported Cases).
- Presenting conference papers and providing legal comments on topical legal issues (see Publications).
John was also the Chairman of the Tattersalls Club (http://www.tattersallsclub.org) and was a founding director on the board of the FSHD Global Research Foundation (http://www.fshdglobal.org)
Michael de Mestre – Director
Michael is a solicitor of John de Mestre & Co with over ten years of practising experience, specialising in strata title and property. He has extensive experience with property law, mortgages, leases, mezzanine and bank financing, commercial agreements, by-laws and strata law. Michael has acted on all contractual documentation required for thousands of off-the-plan units in Rhodes, NSW and Wentworth Point Marinas for the developer Billbergia Pty Ltd.
In addition to his commercial practice, Michael has been a Director of the Charity Hope for Cambodia since 2018. Hope is a community-based charity in Cambodia that seeks to assist some of the poorest and unprivileged children. Michael’s proudest achievements for the charity include assisting with surviving COVID shutdowns and opening the first charity baby nursery in Cambodia for working mothers.
Being the father of two young children, the nursery holds a special place in Michael’s heart. Naturally, he provides financial support to the charity, including yearly donations and funding the university scholarships of underprivileged children.
Outside of his professional life, Michael is happily married to his wife Rachel de Mestre and is the father of two young girls. Michael is the eldest son of John de Mestre, the firm’s principal and Michael greatly enjoys being a working father in a happy working family business environment.
Warren Azar – Solicitor
With over 40 years’ experience in the law, Warren has acted on countless options, sales, acquisitions, development agreements and complex loan facilities for major boutique residential, commercial and retail developments. He continues to support substantial developers of medium-high density strata developments. Warren also engages a good deal of his time in pro bono work for diverse charitable and religious organisations.
Georgia Owers – Solicitor
Georgia graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Bachelor of Laws. She has since completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and was admitted as a solicitor in June 2023.
Since joining John de Mestre & Co as a graduate in March 2023 she has gained valuable experience in a wide variety of fields including real property, litigation, and wills & estates.
Prior to joining the firm Georgia was fortunate to gain experience working as a law clerk and as a member of an inhouse legal team.
Yvonne Zheng – Solicitor
Yvonne holds a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Project Management and Business Analytics (Honours, High Distinction) from the University of Sydney.
Since joining John de Mestre & Co as a paralegal in 2022, Yvonne has gained hands-on experience across diverse areas of law, including property law, family law, civil litigation, and wills and estates, contributing to the preparation of complex legal documents, case management, and client advisory support.
Before pursuing a legal career, Yvonne worked as a Management Consultant, developing strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. This background enhances her ability to deliver legal services efficiently, strategically, and with a focus on client outcomes.
Sasa Savicic – Solicitor
Since joining John de Mestre & Co in 2023, Sasa has gained valuable experience with property acquisitions and sales, commercial, industrial and retail leasing, strata matters, mortgages, leases, and commercial agreements.
Sasa holds a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in November 2025.
Outside of the office, Sasa has played soccer all his life and remains passionate about sport. Sasa is fluent in Serbian, allowing him to assist clients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Linda de Mestre – Bookkeeper
Linda is a bookkeeper at John de Mestre & Co, with experience in legal accounts and bookkeeping.
She is proficient in Xero and LEAP and supports the firm’s day-to-day financial administration.
Pria Cerato – Paralegal
Pria is currently in her third year, completing a Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University.
Since joining the firm in 2025, she has gained invaluable experience within the legal profession as a paralegal in a variety of fields including property law, family law, civil litigation, and wills & estates.
Pria holds a strong interest in civil litigation, family law and wills & estates.
Declan Farris – Paralegal
Declan is currently in his fourth year, completing a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major) at Macquarie University.
Since joining the firm in 2025, Declan has gained a diverse range of useful experience allowing him to grow and excel in his studies.
In his free time, Declan loves to be outdoors going surfing, swimming and camping.
Finn Bromwich – Paralegal
Finn is currently completing his final year of a Bachelor of Commerce and Laws at Macquarie University, majoring in Accounting. He joined John de Mestre & Co as a paralegal in April 2026, gaining valuable practical experience across a broad range of legal matters alongside his studies.
Finn particularly enjoys gaining experience across a wide range of commercial work and developing his practical legal skills alongside the solicitors at the firm.