Team

Team

Meet the EG Legal team

We’re more than a legal recruitment agency

Created for legal professionals
by legal professionals

Created for legal professionals
by legal professionals

Tom Eckardt

Co-Founder

Tom began his career at several prestigious law firms in London, specializing in corporate M&A. While working at one of the UK’s top-tier firms, he discovered his passion for helping lawyers with strategic career planning and transitions. Leveraging his extensive experience and connections in both the UK and Sydney, he co-founded Eckardt Guanlao (EG Consulting) in 2016.

With over 10 years of experience, Tom is a firm believer in the principle that honesty is the best policy. He is dedicated to providing candidates and clients with enduring, insightful advice

Outside of work: Some call him crazy – Tom has a morbid passion for long-course endurance events. You can often find him at various Ironman and Distance events throughout Australia. 

+61 4 2088 0835

tom@egconsulting.com.au

Tom Eckardt

Co-Founder

Tom Eckardt

Co-Founder

Tom started his career working at various law firms in London within the corporate M&A sector. Whilst working in one of the UK’s top tier law firms, he decided to leave his law job and help lawyers with strategic career planning and moves. The experience and connections he developed in the UK and Sydney led him to co-found Eckardt Gunlao, (EG Legal), alongside Luke in 2016.

With 10+ years of experience, he believes honesty is the best policy. Tom is committed to providing both candidate and clients with long-lasting career advice.

Outside of work: This adventurer has a love of art, travel and exploring Australia. She’s happiest in the sun. Now a Sydneysider, she’s parted with her beloved Manchester City season ticket, and has got into AFL.

+61 4 7714 8790

helen@egconsulting.com.au

Helen Winstanley

Consultant

Helen Winstanley

Consultant

Helen studied Law at Sheffield University, UK. After graduating, her travel itch took over, with her journey ending in Sydney. She soon realised the Northern Beaches life was for her. Helen worked as a commercial litigation Paralegal for both Clayton Utz and Clifford Change before making the transition into recruitment.

She’s focused on building long-term relationships with lawyers and combines her knowledge of the legal space with a real understanding of each career need.

Helen Winstanley

Consultant

Helen studied Law at Sheffield University, UK. After graduating, her travel itch took over, with her journey ending in Sydney. She soon realised the Northern Beaches life was for her. Helen worked as a commercial litigation Paralegal for both Clayton Utz and Clifford Chance before making the transition into recruitment.

She’s focused on building long-term relationships with lawyers and combines her knowledge of the legal space with a real understanding of each career need.

Chloe Tran-Nguyen

Candidate Manager

As a resourcer, Chloe is focused on helping connect lawyers with our consultants to find their next perfect role. She is committed to finding the best talent in the legal market and helping them navigate through the early stages of their process.

 

Outside of work: you can find her trying out new recipes, hosting a game night or bouldering her way up a climbing wall.

+61 421 530 191

Chloe@egconsulting.com.au

Helen Winstanley

Consultant

Chloe Tran-Nguyen

Candidate Manager

As a resourcer, Chloe is focused on helping connect lawyers with our consultants to find their next perfect role. She is committed to finding the best talent in the legal market and helping them navigate through the early stages of their process.

Outside of work: Call this guy a fitness fanatic. If he’s not in the office, then he’ll be in the gym or finding interesting routes for his newest hobby…10K runs.

+61 4 2335 0388

robbie@egconsulting.com.au

Robbie Reid

Manager, Legal Support

Robbie Reid

Manager, Legal Support

Robbie is a passional legal support and HR specialist, with over 5 years’ of experience in both Ireland and Australia. His extensive management knowledge allows him to understand individual client needs, and he provides in-depth advice to both job seekers and hiring managers.

Robbie is focused on helping Legal Secretaries, Paralegals, and Business Services professionals navigate their careers across both private practice and in-house. His detailed feedback has helped many with their search experience.

Pia Ali

Consultant

Pia Ali

Consultant, Legal Support

Pia started her career journey in Real Estate Consulting. However, having found a real passion for connecting with people and wanting to help people find and explore their passion she made the move into recruitment. While Pia is extremely passionate about getting the best for her clients and candidates she is equally as passionate about good food and good wine due to her Italian ancestry.

Pia will go above and beyond for her candidates and clients and she will work hard to get the best result for both.

Outside of work: Pia doesn’t stop at legal support recruitment. She is particularly keen on good food and good wine, her Italian Ancestry has given her a very good palate. Ask her more!

+61 4 6634 1011

pia@egconsulting.com.au

Outside of work: You will find Jodie with a glass of wine in hand catching up with friends, at the gym or on a coastal walk with her dog.

+61 4 23 888 526

Jodie@egconsulting.com.au

Jodie Allen

Consultant

Jodie Allen

Consultant, Legal Support

Jodie comes with 8+ years of experience in the legal field, having worked as a legal secretary in both Australia and the UK across many practice areas. Now she is using her unique hands-on experience to match legal support professionals with their ideal positions.

Dedicating time to thoroughly understand the needs of both candidates and clients, ensuring the perfect fit for everyone involved.

Ricky Huynh

Consultant

Ricky Huynh

Consultant, In-House Legal

Ricky holds a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Management and Human Resources, from the University of Technology Sydney. With over five years of specialised recruitment experience in Legal, Risk, and Compliance sectors, he has partnered with some of Australia’s leading financial services organisations. His expertise lies in identifying top talent while gaining a deep understanding of client needs.

Ricky is committed to fostering strong relationships with both clients and candidates, guiding his work with a relationship-driven ethos that ensures successful outcomes for all parties involved.

Outside of work: Ricky is a part time PT. He enjoys long hikes in the Blue Mountains and archery on the weekends.

+61 424 709 651

ricky@egconsulting.com.au

Outside of work: You will find Jack doing a worryingly fast run and answering to his real name (Thomas). We’ll try not to take the fact that he doesnt like the name Thomas personally.

+61 467 809 821

Jack@egconsulting.com.au

Jack Merriott

Consultant

Jack Merriott

Consultant, Qualified Legal

Jack brings over 3 years of dedicated recruitment experience to our agency in Sydney. With a solid legal background supported by a law degree, he possesses a deep understanding of the legal landscape and its unique demands. His approachable nature and extensive knowledge enable him to connect with candidates and clients alike, fostering relationships built on trust and transparency.

Jack is committed to taking the time to thoroughly assess the needs of both candidates and clients, ensuring that every placement is a perfect match. By leveraging his expertise, he effectively bridges the gap between talented legal professionals and their ideal positions, making the recruitment process seamless and successful for all involved.

Julia Rajcevski

Consultant, Business Development & Marketing

Julia Rajcevski

Consultant, Business Development & Marketing

Julia is passionate about career and personal growth, with the development of trusting relationships with candidates being her key strength as a recruiter. After completing a Law Degree at the University of Technology Sydney, Juli pursued a career in recruitment, specialising in Business Development and Marketing recruitment in the Professional Services Industry. She brings over three years of industry knowledge, having serviced Mid and Top Tier National and International Law firms in their search for highly talented business development, marketing, bids and events professionals. She has worked on opportunities of all levels from early career to senior manager level.

Julia understands the nuance of legal BD and Marketing. She is committed to understanding her client’s needs and finding sourcing solutions in tight market conditions. She does this by combining her knowledge of unique market dynamics, the value propositions of her clients and the growth opportunities available to candidates.

Outside of work: Julia is a certified breathwork facilitator and loves to create spaces for people to cultivate joy and inner peace away from the busyness of day-to-day life. She enjoys soaking up the sun, good food and long coastal walks.

+61 423 118 547

julia@egconsulting.com.au

Outside of work: You can find Chantal on her weekends running her son to sports, living outdoors and being in the sea or on her bike. She also volunteers her time at Wanda Surf lifesaving club. She loves escaping the hustle and bustle and exploring new places in NSW.

+61 401 082 985

chantal@egconsulting.com.au

Chantal Denham

Candidate Manager, Legal Support

Chantal Denham

Candidate Manager, Legal Support

Chantal is a results-driven recruitment professional with over a decade of experience spanning legal, IT, education, and public sector recruitment. Passionate about connecting top talent with the right opportunities, she has built a strong track record in candidate management, stakeholder engagement, and full-cycle recruitment.

As a Candidate Manager at EG Consulting, she is ensuring seamless placements by understanding both client and candidate needs. Her previous roles have included senior recruitment positions across global firms, where she successfully managed staffing solutions for high-profile organisations across Australia, the UK, and the Middle East.

Chantal has extensive experience in legal, IT, education, and public sector recruitment, having worked with law firms, government agencies, multinational corporations, and educational institutions.

Her ability to build lasting relationships, streamline hiring processes, and provide strategic workforce solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted recruiter in the industry.

Beyond recruitment, she enjoys fund raising, being by the beach and volunteering at her local surf lifesaving club.

We listen. We respond. We understand. We find solutions.

We listen. We respond. We understand. We find solutions.

Get started today

Discover your next exciting career opportunity.