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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Jodie Allen
Consultant
Jodie Allen
Consultant
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.
Pia Ali
Consultant
Ricky Huynh
Consultant
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.
