About
Being the Best Version of You
Best Version of You and I was born from the founder, Bhavisha Mistry's passion for making lawyers the best they can be.
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As a three time General Counsel and former Chair of The Law Society of England and Wales' In-house Division Network Committee, she is experienced in working as an in-house counsel and has seen the challenges they can face despite working as amazing lawyers.
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The truth of the matter is that many lawyers face the prejudice of negative perceptions and stereotypes of lawyers - being deal preventors, slow, over complicators, stuffy, formal and intimidating.
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Bhavisha wants to change these perceptions.
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Although an operational cost in most businesses lawyers are a font of knowledge, experience and skills that can really benefit a business.
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Bhavisha wants lawyers to be coveted in the same way as other functions like sales and finance.
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On this site Bhavisha blogs about her experiences, shares her knowledge and provides signposts to where you can get further training on being the best version of lawyer you can be.
Bhavisha Mistry
Where it started
Bhavisha started her career in private practice working in law firms Keoghs, Squire Sanders, Halliwells and Weightmans where she qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and worked in the Corporate & Commercial department.
She moved in-house at only 3 years qualified to act as General Counsel & Company Secretary for fashion brand Missguided. A rapid paced, fashion business that disrupted the clothing market for 16 - 25 year olds. Many said this was a brave move for Bhavisha as a junior lawyer but one in which she thrived for which she received an award from The Law Society of Engalnd and Wales and exposed her to the opportunity to complete some exciting deals including opening up a flagship store in Westfield Stratford and endorsement deals with celebrities Pia Mia and Pamela Anderson.
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From fashion Bhavisha went into pharmaceuticals, acting as General Counsel and Company Secretary for one of the major suppliers of medicines to the UK NHS, Mawdsleys. As well as completing international distribution deals for niche and big pharma, Bhavisha assisted its group company Positive Solutions develop and supply some impressive IT kits for UK pharmacies and well as Mawdsleys logistics in building sheds for the storage and shipment of pallets of medicines, including those dealing with the Covid pandemic.
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Moving on from them Bhavisha went into retail for The Fragrance Shop acting for the brand with some of the most luxurious brands. Some highlights including acting for the business in its acquisition of retails space across the country growing its portfolio beyond 200 stores across the UK. She also completed a deal with UK artist Bugzy Malone, for the production of his first fragrance in a deal with Fragrance Shop's sister company Per-Scent.
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Bhavisha is a passionate lawyer that works hard to achieve the very best results for her clients but is also mindful of using her experiences and knowledge to help support other lawyers.
