Lachlan practises broadly across commercial, business, property, estates and trusts law, and general litigation. His work includes commercial property matters, business sales and purchases, acquisitions, partnerships, leasing, advisory work, and comprehensive estate planning.

Growing up in the Riverina as part of a multi generational farming family shaped his understanding of rural business and succession planning. He works closely with rural families where decisions are closely connected to land ownership, business continuity, and long term family arrangements. This perspective allows him to balance broader context with the practical detail required for informed decision making. He regularly works alongside accountants and financial advisers to ensure advice is coordinated and considered.

Lachlan values long term client relationships and takes care to understand the family and business dynamics that sit behind significant decisions. He is known for a practical and clear approach to complex matters.

Before relocating to the Northern Tablelands, Lachlan worked for several years with a long established law firm in Griffith, New South Wales. He has since made Inverell home with his wife and two young children.

Ian is a second generation solicitor who has practised in and around Inverell for more than five decades. He is a principal of B & B Legal, following the merger of two long standing local firms in 2019.

Before the merger, Ian was a partner of the Inverell firm Wiltshire Britton & Dun and later practised as a sole practitioner. He brings a breadth of experience developed through a long and consistent career in regional practice, reflecting continuity within the local profession and long term service to the community.

Much of Ian’s work involves complex estate and property law matters. He acts primarily for long established families across the New England region, many of whom he has advised over several generations. In some families, Ian now acts for the fourth generation, having advised earlier generations at the outset of his career.

Ian values enduring client relationships and brings careful judgment and perspective to matters involving land, succession, and long term family arrangements. His practice reflects consistency, experience, and an understanding of regional life, along with the communities across the region.

Outside practice, Ian remains closely connected to the community and enjoys time travelling with his wife, Julie.

Stephen has practised as a solicitor with Borthwick & Butler for more than four decades and was a principal of the firm for thirty five years.

His career reflects sustained regional practice, continuity within the local profession, and a longstanding commitment to the development of upcoming practitioners. He maintains strong professional relationships across the regional legal community.
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He has acted for multiple generations of families throughout the local area, advising on matters that often involve long term family, property, and personal considerations.
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Stephen maintains a broad and diverse practice, with a particular focus on criminal law. He has a strong interest in the adversarial court system and the discipline and intricacies of advocacy, developed through many years of courtroom experience.

Outside practice, Stephen enjoys time outdoors, playing golf, and travelling with his wife, Sue.

Bronwyn is an Inverell local who returned to the region in 1999 after working with the Office of the Auditor General. She commenced practice with Avern Macintyre & Co in 1999 and became a partner in 2011, before joining B & B Legal Pty Ltd in 2022 following the merger of the firms.

Bronwyn brings more than two decades of post admission experience, supported by a combined degree in Financial Administration and Law with Honours. She practises across wills and estates, succession planning, conveyancing, property law, and commercial matters. Her work also includes advising organisations and entities, where governance, compliance, and long‑term sustainability are key considerations, reflecting her genuine love of community.

Her approach is shaped by careful judgment, strong technical foundations, and an understanding of the practical realities faced by clients in regional communities. She is trusted by individuals, families, and organisations for advice that is measured, clear, and grounded.

Outside practice, Bronwyn enjoys spending time on the family farm with her husband and two daughters. She serves on the board of a large local not for profit organisation providing children’s services across the district, and has a longstanding interest in equal access to early learning, early intervention, and services supporting young people in regional communities.

Aree grew up on the Mid North Coast and completed her Bachelor of Laws at the University of New England, in Armidale.
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She has an interest in estates, criminal law, and the breadth of general practice within regional communities.

She joined the firm in 2025 following the completion of her law degree, having previously worked in legal administration while undertaking her studies. That experience has given her a strong understanding of practice processes and the importance of detail and organisation.

Aree is known for her attentive and considered approach, bringing care and warmth to each matter she assists with.

She is on track for admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in April 2026 and is developing her practice for a long term career in regional pracice, working within the community.

Kylie is an experienced paralegal who supports compliance across the firm, along with working predominantly across property and commercial matters. She joined the firm in 2019, bringing with her a strong background developed through work with other law firms across a range of practice areas, including estates.

Her role involves working with Lachlan White, and providing guidance and mentorship to administrative team members. Kylie plays a key role in developing procedures, delivering internal education, and maintaining compliance standards, ensuring the firm’s practices remain current and consistent with best practice.

Alongside her professional responsibilities, Kylie has committed to furthering her legal education and is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws, with anticipated completion in 2026. Her progression reflects both technical capability and a strong commitment to the profession.

Outside work, Kylie enjoys travelling, cooking, and time with her family, particularly her cherished role as a new grandmother.

Derell works across property law and brings a long history of experience within legal practice, supported by extensive administrative expertise developed over many years. Much of her work involves property matters, including complex transactions, where she works closely with Bronwyn McInerney and supports matters requiring careful coordination and attention to detail.

She plays an important role in training and mentoring new staff, drawing on her depth of experience to support consistent practice and strong client service across the firm. Derell is known for her professionalism with clients and her ability to explain technical information clearly, breaking matters down so clients feel informed and confident throughout the process. She also brings a strong sense of organisation to the office and is well known for ensuring colleagues feel supported, heard, and looked after.

Derell is a proud mother and grandmother and enjoys spending time with her family and her husband, Kevin.

Carol has worked with Borthwick & Butler for nearly five decades and brings an exceptional depth of experience to the firm. Over many years, she has supported numerous solicitors through her work in legal administration and remains a steady and trusted presence within the practice.
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Originally from the Riverina region of New South Wales, Carol has spent much of her life in Inverell and is now very much regarded as a local. She is well known within the community for her kindness, compassion, and remarkable ability to remember almost everyone she meets.
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Carol manages the firm’s accounts under the oversight of the principal solicitors and is responsible for the administrative preparation of client funds. She works closely with clients throughout this process and is often the welcome voice delivering news at an important and exciting stage of their matter.