Claire Bibby: Business Lawyer and Executive Coach for Lawyers & Leaders
Claire Bibby is an award-winning Senior Lawyer and Executive Coach based on the east coast of Australia. Combining her 30+ years in senior legal practice and her executive coaching skills, she runs both a leading commercial law firm for small to medium-sized enterprises, alongside of a coaching business that helps lawyers and leaders across Australia and beyond grow their careers, lead with confidence, and build lasting impact.
Experienced Business Lawyer in Sydney and the Sunshine Coast and Executive Coach for Lawyers Worldwide
As a highly experienced business lawyer, executive coach, seasoned Non-Executive Director and accredited mediator, Claire Bibby owns and leads a private law firm, co-founded a global coaching organisation, and sits on multiple advisory and non-executive boards. If you’re a lawyer, leader or organisation seeking strategic legal advice, leadership coaching, governance insight or dispute resolution, contact Claire to learn how she can guide your next step.
Testimonials
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“I had the pleasure of working with Claire this year and I cannot recommend her coaching services enough. Claire takes the time to know her client and work on themselves to draw out strengths and hard truths. She encourages you to really think outside of the box and holds you accountable for your actions. Working with Claire has given me a balcony view of my life, to which I’ve made observations and I’ve then been brought back to the floor to work on my goals. All the while, Claire has coached with no judgement. I would recommend Claire to anyone who wants a coach to help them make a palpable change in their life.”
— Darshana Parekh, Legal Counsel, Mission Australia
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“Claire has been integral to my personal and professional development and fulfillment. I sought Claire’s advice and guidance on countless matters and she has been unwaveringly generous with her time and imparting her knowledge, skills and wisdom. There is no doubt I am a better lawyer and colleague because of Claire.”
— Rachel Richardson, Legal Counsel, Mirvac
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"Claire is a genuine original and someone who thinks outside the box about leadership, management and how to build a great workplace culture. She has been a great supporter of female lawyers and entrepreneurs in particular and I have heard firsthand how much of an impact she has had on the careers of so many professionals. She is a prolific and high-energy keynote speaker around major issues in law and business and a key voice within the legal industry in Australia.”
— Maciek Motylinski, Co-Founder, Beyond Billables
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“Claire is an impressive operator, and her outstanding achievements are evident in the recognition she has received through various local and international industry awards. It is also evidenced by her participation in countless committees and initiatives for the betterment of both the community and the legal industry, particularly so from a female lens.”
— Virginia Briggs, Partner, Minter Ellison
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“Claire is a first-class, multi-award-winning leader in law. Known for her mentoring, leadership and strategic business mind, I have enjoyed watching her enliven and entertain a full house in a keynote and facilitate thought-provoking panels providing meaningful insights to learn and grow from. All topped off with a warm and generous spirit, she epitomises the Tim Tam analogy she uses to describe what clients want from their lawyers. If that makes no sense to you, you will be well served by engaging her to find out!”
— Fay Calderone, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
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“Claire is a fantastic mentor. She has a skill for putting together a group of professionals who share common interests and experiences and then guiding them in making positive career choices and supporting each other.”
— Catherine Bray, Senior Associate, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Read how lawyers and organisations have partnered with Claire to elevate their leadership, overcome challenges and achieve meaningful professional growth.
About Claire Bibby
After having spent over 30 years in senior management positions with some of the world’s largest companies and at top-tier law firms, she left the “big end” of town to establish and run a boutique law firm, as well as a local and international professional executive coaching business.
As the founder of a law firm, she provides commercial and corporate legal and mediation services to companies, not-for-profits, high-net-worth individuals, SMEs, NGOs, professional bodies and individuals.
And as a professional leadership and career coach, Claire coaches legal professionals and executives, as well as law firms and legal teams, to empower them to design and move their career, personal and leadership dreams into an active, actionable, pursuit.
Claire is also an experienced Non-Executive Director, currently sitting on multiple ASX-listed company boards, as well as in the unlisted and charity sectors.
Claire is a Recognized and Trusted Lawyer, Executive Coach, Advisor & Influencer
An active and influential executive, Claire is recognised as a trusted adviser, innovator, and influencer. She brings a highly adaptable and resourceful approach to support her clients, adding value and developing deep relationships based on integrity.
Claire was recently awarded the title by Australasian Lawyer as one of the Elite Women of 2021 and again in 2025.
Claire has a track record in breaking new ground. She understands the big picture, filtering out white noise and focussing on what is important, be that through her work as a lawyer or as a professional coach.
She is also an inspirational, passionate speaker and influencer with a compelling, fast-paced style. Her local and international subject matter expertise includes business, women’s leadership, team building, management integrity, diversity and inclusion, dispute resolution, mentoring, executive coaching and psychologically healthy workplaces.
L E G A L S E R V I C E S
Affordable Sydney Lawyer Specializing in Business and Commercial Law
Claire provides tailored commercial and corporate legal services for business owners, executives and in-house legal teams across Australia — including:
New South Wales (Sydney)
Queensland (Brisbane, Sunshine Coast)
South Australia (Adelaide)
Tasmania (Hobart)
Victoria (Melbourne)
Western Australia (Perth)
Northern Territory (Darwin)
Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
Her legal practice focuses on: business and commercial law, property deals (leasing, licences, agency, AFLs, joint ventures etc), development and construction law, disputes, business sales and purchases, employment law and shareholder matters.
E X E C U T I V E C O A C H I N G
Focused Executive Coaching for Lawyers and Legal Professionals
As an executive coach, Claire specialises in working with lawyers, senior leaders and emerging executives who want to grow with purpose, confidence and clarity.
Through personalised coaching programs, she help clients:
Navigate leadership transitions
Build resilience and influence
Strengthen decision-making and communication
Lead high-performing teams
Create fulfilling, values-aligned careers
Professional legal coaching is available worldwide, though Claire focuses primarily on lawyers in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Canberra), as well as New Zealand, the United Kingdom and South East Asia.
C O N T A C T C L A I R E B I B B Y
Are You a Lawyer Looking for Coaching or Do You Need a Lawyer in Australia?
Schedule a 30 Minute Discovery Call.
Are you interested in finding out about the possibility of working with me?
I offer free, no-obligation 30-minute discovery calls for all new clients, where you can work through what you need and how I can help.
