S3 E4: Are You Wealthy or Healthy? With Andy Fernandes

What does it mean to build a law firm in a city you genuinely believe in?In this episode, Richard speaks to Andrew from Ellison's - a regional law firm that arrived in the city in 2018 with two partners, four people, and a clear set of values. Today, they have seven partners, 40 desks, and a full commercial and private client offering.Andrew talks about why staying aligned to values - rather than chasing growth targets - has driven more sustainable growth than any spreadsheet could have. They cover the firm's academy for training and development, their approach to neurodiversity in the workplace, and why the firm's next generation of clients matter just as much as today's.There's also a fascinating conversation about Chelmsford's history - from a freed slave buried on New London Road to the radio signals sent from Lower Anchor Street as part of Operation Fortitude - and why civic pride matters when you're trying to build something that lasts decades, not just years.And yes, he really was on the first train from Beaulieu Park station. He has the LinkedIn post to prove it.Recorded at:City Space:https://city-space.co.uk/@city_space_chelmsfordWebsite:https://ellisons.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-fernandes-807b8546/Where to find Get Better in Chelmsford:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/get-better-in-chelmsfordCreated in collaboration with:Better Agency @betteragencyChelmsford City Council: @chelmscouncil