It’s a story we hear quite often here at InCounsel – elite, city-lawyers who’ve given up the hustle and bustle of our nation’s capitals to practice and live a more balanced life in coastal or rural towns.

It’s a transition that can bring enormous rewards, yet has its own challenges, which became very real during our sit down with competition and regulatory specialist, Cicely in late 2019.

Here’s how it when down.

Word of mouth recommendations work like magic. Last year one of our clients suggested we get in touch with Evan – a former top tier senior associate, now based in Delhi, India. He’d been freelancing remotely for Australian firms, carving out a unique offering at a cost-effective rate.

Since then we’ve introduced Evan to a growing number of clients to work on commercial, general corporate and M&A matters, with great results.

Until recently, our interactions were limited to phone calls and email, yet his professionalism, responsiveness and integrity were clearly evident.

We caught up for coffee during his brief visit back to Sydney, and we’re delighted to report he makes for excellent company too!

Here’s his story.

It’s refreshing (and all too rare) to see young lawyers branch out on their own at the pre-senior associate level.

They’re not only brave, but have the confidence to back themselves knowing that their smarts and training have given them more than enough know-how to deliver excellent value to clients, unbound by the modus operandi of the traditional law firm model.

Anne is a unicorn among her peers. Smart, capable and building a solid practice that balances work and life in a way that most lawyers have never experienced.

Here’s her story.