Our work

Below is a snapshot of some of our high profile work that reflects our strength, depth and reach.

BANKING

Approached by high profile Silk and Team

Approached by high profile Silk and Team wanting to operate from a broader and more international platform with access to higher calibre clients. Moved to leading Commercial set

CIVIL FRAUD

Approached by Civil fraud Silk

Approached by Civil fraud Silk (he was Head of Chambers at the time) wanting to further elevate their already successful practice. Moved to leading Commercial set. Now, High Court Judge

INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

Headhunted directory-rated Insolvency & Restructuring Silk

Headhunted directory-rated Insolvency & Restructuring Silk for leading commercial set wanting to retain more insolvency/restructuring work in-house. Now, Joint Head of Chambers.

BUSINESS CRIME

Moved to leading Commercial set. Now, Joint Head of Chambers

Headhunted Magic circle (Criminal Bar) Business Crime Silk wanting more access to international commercial clients and due to how their chambers’ structured, couldn’t progress their practice at the speed they wished too. Moved to leading Commercial set. Now, Joint Head of Chambers

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE

Moved to leading Civil/Commercial set

Approached by high profile Clin Neg Silk wanting to upgrade their practice and join a London chambers. Moved to leading Civil/Commercial set. Only one of four practitioners in London with their credentials.

COMMERCIAL/BANKING

Approached by high profile Commercial Litigation and Banking Silk

Approached by high profile Commercial Litigation and Banking Silk wishing to gain greater access to international clients and more proactive practice development. Moved to leading Commercial set

CHANCERY/COMMERCIAL

Headhunted Chancery and Commercial Silk

Headhunted Chancery and Commercial Silk. Moved to leading Commercial set looking to deepen their fraud offering.

INSOLVENCY

Moved to leading Commercial set, became Head of Chambers

Approached by high profile Commercial and Insolvency Silk seeking to work from a broader commercial platform although already at a band 1 chambers. Moved to leading Commercial set, became Head of Chambers.

COMMERCIAL/CHANCERY

Moved to leading Commercial/Chancery set

Approached by Magic circle Silk seeking to breathe more life into their commercial litigation and civil fraud practice. Moved to leading Commercial/Chancery set

COMMERCIAL

Moved to litigation team in leading US firm

Pupil from band 1 Chancery/Commercial set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy. Moved to litigation team in leading US firm.

COMMERCIAL

Pupil from leading Chancery set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy

Pupil from leading Chancery set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy. Moved to litigation team in leading US law firm. First time firm had hired someone at this level.

COMMERCIAL

Moved to Magic Circle law firm

Pupil from Magic Circle Commercial set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy. Moved to Magic Circle law firm

COMMERCIAL

Moved to a rare opportunity at leading litigation boutique firm

Pupil from Magic Circle set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy. Moved to a rare opportunity at leading litigation boutique firm.

COMMERCIAL

Moved to leading commercial set

Approached by high profile senior junior who increasingly felt isolated due to their burgeoning Middle East practice. Moved to leading commercial set who offered more strategic thinking to the region.

COMMERCIAL

Moved to leading US firm

Pupil from leading Commercial set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy. Moved to leading US firm

COMMERCIAL

Moved to litigation team in leading US firm

Pupil from leading Commercial set, unfortunate not to gain tenancy set. Moved to litigation team in leading US firm

COMMERCIAL

Moved to litigation team in leading US law firm

Pupil from leading chancery/commercial set who had gained tenancy but decided they would be better suited in a law firm. Moved to litigation team in leading US law firm.

COMMERCIAL

Moved to leading commercial set who offered more strategic thinking to the region

Approached by high profile senior junior who increasingly felt isolated due to their burgeoning Middle East practice. Moved to leading commercial set who offered more strategic thinking to the region.

CEO

First CEO for leading commercial/civil set in London

First CEO for leading commercial/civil set in London – Background, CEO with three previous leading regional sets

CEO

First CEO for multi-disciplinary set in London

First CEO for multi-disciplinary set in London – Background, Executive Manager for top 5 UK law firm

CEO

First CEO for leading common law set in London

First CEO for leading common law set in London – Background, Managing Partner of top 40 UK law firm

CEO

Replacement CEO for the Bar of Northern Ireland

Replacement CEO for the Bar of Northern Ireland – Background, Group Finance Director and Managing Director of leading public corporations in Northern Ireland. Still in post.

Chambers Manager

First Chambers Manager for leading multi-disciplinary set in London

First Chambers Manager for leading multi-disciplinary set in London – Background, senior executive in three regional law firms.

CEO

First CEO for band 1 personal injury set in London

First CEO for band 1 personal injury set in London – Background, Managing Partner top 50 UK law firm

CEO

Replacement CEO for leading regional set

Replacement CEO for leading regional set – Background, senior executive in 3 major law firms and 1 year at major governing body in legal sector

Chambers Business Manager

First Chambers Business Manager for leading crime set in London

First Chambers Business Manager for leading crime set in London. Background, administration manager from leading common law chambers in London. Still is post.

Chambers Manager

First Chambers Manager for leading crime set in London

First Chambers Manager for leading crime set in London. Background, senior executive from the leading legal research firm.

Senior Clerk

Senior Commercial Clerk for leading regional set

Senior Commercial Clerk for leading regional set – Background, Senior Clerk from leading commercial set in London

Practice Manager

Our client is an exceptional chambers specialising in Family and Civil law

Our client is an exceptional chambers specialising in Family and Civil law. Due to their continued growth the instructed us exclusively to find a family first junior with experience of running a highly motivated team. Background, was previously a first junior from a competing set.

Senior Clerk

Joint Senior Clerk for premier commercial set in London

Joint Senior Clerk for premier commercial set in London – Background, Senior Clerk from leading commercial/construction set in London

Head of Fees

Leading family/civil chambers exclusively instructed us to find experienced fees manager

Leading family/civil chambers exclusively instructed us to find experienced fees manager to implement new system to ensure efficient running of outstanding fee collection. This particular client had been looking for the right person for a long while, personality and leadership was key.

Senior Clerk

Senior Clerk (1 year contract) for leading multi-disciplinary set in London

Senior Clerk (1 year contract) for leading multi-disciplinary set in London – Background, Senior Clerk from leading regional set

Receptionist

Magic Circle client, exclusive instruction, to find them an experienced head of reception

Magic Circle client, exclusive instruction, to find them an experienced head of reception to complement their highly efficient team. Background, came from a busy construction chambers with many years’ experience.

Senior Clerk

Replacement Senior Clerk for leading commercial set in London

Replacement Senior Clerk for leading commercial set in London – Background, ex-Senior Clerk from a magic circle set in London

Deputy Senior Clerk

Deputy Senior Clerk for leading commercial/civil set in London

Deputy Senior Clerk for leading commercial/civil set in London – Background, ex-Senior Clerk from leading civil set in London

Senior Clerk

Replacement Senior Clerk for leading Crime set in London

Replacement Senior Clerk for leading Crime set in London – Background, Senior Clerk from leading Crime set in London

Head of DAS

Headhunted high-profile individual from leading competitor

Global Arbitration firm, retained search to find a replacement. Background, headhunted high-profile individual from leading competitor.

Insolvency

Our client, in the Caribbean, instructed us exclusively

Our client, in the Caribbean, instructed us exclusively to find insolvency solicitor – Background, senior associate from leading London firm seeking gear change in their career

PA to Director General

Global Arbitration firm, retained search to find replacement

Global Arbitration firm, retained search to find replacement. Client had been looking for over 6 months. Background, highly skilled individual from Ministry of Justice.

Front of House / Hosts

Leading International Arbitration firm exclusively instructed us

Leading International Arbitration firm exclusively instructed us to find a number of experienced individuals with hosting, housekeeping and front of house experience. Due to the number of high-profile international arbitration clients, it was important to find ambitious individuals to ensure that all visitors were provided with a five star service.

Associate Counsel

World’s leading litigation funder instructed us again to find a barrister for their ABS law firm

World’s leading litigation funder instructed us again to find a barrister for their ABS law firm. Background, leading commercial barrister from Johannesburg with 10 years’ experience who was also UK qualified.

Immigration

Headhunted from one of their major competitors

Leading immigration firm, historically never used recruiters, instructed us exclusively on the back of a referral to find mid-level immigration practitioner. Background, headhunted from one of their major competitors.

Immigration

Leading immigration firm, following our previous successful hire

Leading immigration firm, following our previous successful hire, instructed us again to find another successful immigration practitioner. Background, headhunted from one of their main competitors.

QC Church Commissioner

Exclusive instruction from Church of England to find replacement silk

Exclusive instruction from Church of England to find replacement silk to take on high profile non exec role. Background, headhunted high-profile silk with personal and professional connections to the church.

Civil Clerk

Exclusive instruction from leading regional set seeking to fill a mid-level clerking role

Exclusive instruction from leading regional set seeking to fill a mid-level clerking role, from outside of the Bar. Background, headhunted individual from leading legal press firm, no clerking experience, but with a deep understanding of the Bar and nuances of barristers.

Our Work

  • Silks
  • Barristers
  • Chambers management
  • Clerks/Admin
  • Bespoke

Testimonials

When considering a chambers move with my team, I met with all the major players in the industry. Guy and Tony were our clear preferred choice.

They were authentic in their approach, challenged us when they felt it necessary and ultimately delivered a seamless service. Most importantly they showed complete discretion, which was for us the most important criteria.

Their reputation for being leaders in their field is well deserved and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

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