Meet the Team

  • Chris Bates

    Director
    LLB, BCom, 40Under40 Recipient.

    Chris is the Director of KBE and Founder & CEO of Lawmee.

    Chris specialises in Partner recruitment, General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel recruitment, on-demand lawyers, and facilitating law firm mergers and acquisitions.  

    Chris is a lawyer admitted in WA (2008) with over 15 years of legal recruitment experience.

  • Siemone Neutgens

    Director

    Director of KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee, has over 25 years of recruitment experience across Australia and New Zealand.

    Siemone specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, from Senior Associate/Special Counsel to Legal and General Counsel positions. 

    Siemone is a former board member of The Piddington Society.

  • Sam Turton

    Consultant
    LLB, BCom

    As a lawyer and consultant at KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee, Sam specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, from 1-year PAE to Senior Associate/Special Counsel and Legal Counsel positions.

    Sam offers expert guidance to top-tier, international, mid-tier, and boutique firms, as well as in-house teams at ASX-listed and private companies.

    Sam was admitted in WA in 2018.

  • Courtney Alexander

    Legal Recruitment Partner & Senior Legal Counsel
    LLB(Hons), BCom

    Courtney brings over a decade of legal expertise, specialising in advising law firms across the full spectrum of their legal recruitment needs, and tailored guidance to legal professionals at every stage of their careers, from junior lawyers (1+ year PAE) to Equity Partners.

    Courtney’s background in personal injury litigation and insurance law provides her with a deep understanding of the legal landscape.

    Courtney is committed to matching talent with opportunity and supporting the continued growth and success of both individuals and firms.

  • Jasmine Kofoed

    Marketing and Operations

    Leads KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee’s marketing initiatives, focusing on enhancing value across networks.

    With 10 years of experience in client service and executive administration, Jasmine has previously served as an Executive Assistant at the Department of Education and UWA. She brings expertise in brand building and implementing effective marketing strategies.

    A go-getter and people person, Jasmine is driven by optimism, growth, and opportunity.

  • Bec Lynch

    Consultant Support and Administration

    Bec is a dedicated professional transitioning from working as a Primary School Teacher in Catholic Education in WA to an administrative role in the corporate sector.

    With experience crafting and executing programs, Bec is passionate about fostering growth and managing diverse stakeholders with meticulous attention to detail.

    Committed to continuous improvement and embracing new challenges, Bec has enjoyed the transition to the corporate sector and is now an integral part of our team.

  • Una Ni Fhlatharta

    Secondment & Lawyer Support

    Una is an administrative professional with over 10 years of experience across various industries in both Ireland and Australia.

    For the past 2.5 years, she has worked in business support recruitment, specialising in candidate care and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

    Una is dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth and is excited to transition into legal recruitment.