A well-known name in the labour law space, Simon Carrá joins LEXITUP, following a 12-year period he spent collaborating with some of the largest labour firms in Italy. He talks about why he became a flexible lawyer, what are his differentiating factors and the emerging topics in labour law. What made you decide to become a flexible Lawyer? Each lawyer has their own personality, values, principles, and personal aims. While legal expertise is paramount; it is Read more…

The second in our series of talent stories, we spoke with Otakar Hájek, a Czech lawyer specialised in arbitration, litigation and financial derivatives. Born and raised in a mid-sized Czech town, Otakar sought an international life from an early age attending a bilingual school in Olomouc and winning a Soros scholarship to Syracuse University. After high school, Otakar moved to Prague, graduated with his law degree, and then spent 2 years in London doing his Read more…

A pre-eminent figure in the world of CEE M&A, Hugh Owen, former Partner at Allen & Overy, gives an insight into his background, his practice, and how freelancing in CEE has evolved. Originally hailing from sunny Devon in the west of England, Hugh got his law degree from King’s College in London and went into an illustrious international career with Allen & Overy. Now one of CEE’s most respected independent freelance lawyers, Hugh is renowned Read more…

In the first of a series looking at our freelancers’ stories, we speak with Szabolcs Gall, a Canadian lawyer also qualified in the UK who has worked and travelled through Germany and Russia to finally make his home in Budapest, Hungary. One of our top tier experts, Szab started out working for a Bay Street law firm in Toronto after articling, focusing on IP and Technology. With further specialisations ranging from FinTech, private equity, banking Read more…

The knowledge-based economy is here—and in many ways, it’s the future. As more individuals with niche skill sets hang up their nine to five boots in pursuit of more fulfilling, more flexible careers, forward-thinking businesses have a wealth of talent at their disposal.  Knowledge-based on demand experts will help you fill in skills gaps within your organisation, improve your internal initiatives, and ultimately save you money. But, when it comes to working with freelance experts, Read more…

In our rapidly evolving digital age, to remain relevant, the ability to adapt to constant change is essential. Without a doubt, the most effective means of fostering a workforce that is as versatile as it is dynamic, is by embracing the power of the expert economy. Size or sector aside, utilising freelance experts for your projects or initiatives will not only serve to fill in organizational skills gaps but more often than not, help to Read more…

There’s no doubt that the arrival of smartphone technology has dramatically changed how we live, play, work and spend our money – take a moment and look around at the people near you, where is their focus? In particular, being super-connected to each other via the many social networks available today has exponentially boosted communication and, in the process, contributed immensely to the sprouting of new ways of making a living. Thanks to the inception Read more…

The deep digital transformation across all industries has led to strong demand for expert talent. From small businesses to startups and even large companies, freelance experts provide a remarkable potential of outdoing the competition. That is because the fast-growing gig economy allows companies to get the best talent exactly when they need it, in an environment they trust, while creating a more robust culture of efficiency and performance. There is no clear line between work Read more…

As we ride the coronavirus into new waves and shapes of isolation from the wider world, now is a great time to consider sharpening up your soft skills. In the digital age, the professional landscape evolves so constantly and fast that the hard skills relevant today could become obsolete tomorrow.  This means that, as a freelance expert, upskilling your formal competencies is a lifelong journey. But, with the right portfolio of soft skills, not only Read more…

Freelance experts understand the freedom that comes with the gig economy. However, occasionally much time is wasted on projects due to lack of communication in the initial stages. To get the most value from a freelance expert, one must understand their strengths, working hours, and skill set before offering an expert a project. With the gig economy’s workforce expected to soar past 50% of the American workforce by 2027, learning how to get the most Read more…