Our Team

I work with senior lawyers, advising on partnership and team moves within private practice at UK and US firms. I’m a Director of RedLaw, originally beginning my career as a lawyer. I spent several years at Bird & Bird, training there to becoming a mid-level associate. I later moved as part of a team to set up a successful boutique firm, before becoming a Senior Associate at Allen & Overy. In 2009, I founded RedLaw with Jonathan Benjamin. I work with senior lawyers (from senior equity partners to lawyers seeking their first partnership appointment) who are looking for a partnership move and I have had extensive experience working with lawyers on both individual moves and also on larger team moves. I work with a broad spectrum of law firms predominantly in London and have placed lawyers across the commercial law spectrum: corporate, finance, real estate, energy, technology and IP, competition, tax, employment, to name a few.

I trained and qualified as a real estate lawyer at DLA Piper and spent 3 years in practice before switching to legal recruitment in 2003, when I joined a large international recruitment agency. I quickly became head of the London private practice division and then a director responsible for UK and Ireland. In 2009, I founded RedLaw together with Amy Hambleton with the intention of creating a quality legal recruitment boutique. Since creation we have been privileged to win a number of industry awards. My focus is recruiting partners and teams for a range of UK and US City firms. I have a straightforward, pro-active approach honed by many years working with partners and teams. My focus is giving the right considered careers advice so if a partner makes a move it is to the right firm for the right role I like to go the gym and spend time with my three young children and wife. I am also a keen supporter of a variety of charities and am currently on a number of charity committees.

Currently an advisor to a number of Boards within the sector, I am a regular speaker at International Recruitment events and frequent press contributor. I am an ambassador for The Princes Trust, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and was a judge at the 2013 National Business Awards. I was voted “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst & Young in 2004, won “Entrepreneur of the Year “at the National Business Awards in 2005 and was recognised for “Lifetime Achievement “in 2006 by the Recruitment Industry.

A qualified Chartered Accountant, I have held senior financial positions providing business and financial consultancy in both private and public companies. In my role at RedLaw as Chief Financial Officer, I review acquisition targets, due diligence and business integration, as well as providing a hands-on approach required to assess the broader strategic issues at Group board level.

A Law graduate with a strong client facing background. My approach is personalised & transparent, with a view to building long term relationships. I graduated from The University of Newcastle (Law LLB, 2.1) in 2007, before joining a Construction Group for 5 ½ years where I progressed to ‘Head of Sales & Marketing’. Outside of work, I am a huge football, cricket & rugby union fan and this passion extends to both playing and watching. I particularly enjoy following Sheffield Wednesday & the England cricket team around the country, even when they’re losing.

I head up the Business Support and Paralegal team at RedLaw. Key Areas: Business Development, Marketing, HR, Paralegals, Finance/Accounts, Risk & Compliance, Legal Administrators, Legal Secretaries/PA’S, Reception, Facilities, IT and IP Support. Prior to joining RedLaw I worked as a Managing Consultant at an International legal recruitment business, and even worked at a law firm myself, many years ago, as a paralegal. I like to think that my approach is discreet, honest and very different to many of the other traditional recruiters within the legal support world. Over the last few years I have developed a consultancy model that challenges the out-of-date methodologies used by my competitors. Outside of the office I enjoy (or perhaps used to enjoy) playing and watching many sports. I now have a lovely young family, which means I spend more time acting as a taxi driver for my three children, instead of enjoying life on the golf course!

I focus on the associate market and have over seven years’ experience in legal search. Prior to this, I graduated from the London School of Economics in 2009 with an upper second class honours degree in International History and achieved a Distinction in the Graduate Diploma in Law from the College of Law. I enjoy long distance running and am a member of a local running group.

I joined the RedLaw Resource Team in November 2018 after completing my Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course with an MSc in Law, Business and Management at The University of Law. At Redlaw I work closely with the Associate team to find the best candidates for our clients. Primarily I focus on permanent roles for solicitors from NQ level through to Senior Associates. Prior to studying law I studied I graduated from Newcastle University with a 2.1 in Politics and History. I am a keen traveller and have visited every continent except Antarctica (which is on my list) and am a big animal lover. Outside of work I enjoy socialising with my friends and family.

I joined the RedLaw Resource Team in September 2018, focusing primarily on permanent private roles from NQ level to senior associates. I work alongside the Associate team searching for the most suitable candidates for our valued clients here at RedLaw. Prior to joining RedLaw I read Philosophy at University of St Andrews, where I graduated with a 2.1. Outside of work I am a proud season ticket holder at Norwich City Football Club. I enjoy socialising with my friends, and spending time with my family and three golden retrievers.

I am a specialist consultant with RedLaw’s private practice team and assist qualified lawyers at all levels with moves to leading international and UK based law firms. Prior to joining RedLaw I worked for an international recruitment business and focussed on transactional lawyer moves in the London market. I avoid a ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead focus on gaining an in-depth understanding of each individual’s motivations and long term goals so as to provide genuinely bespoke advice and guidance. Outside of the office I enjoy good music and good movies as well as socialising with friends. I am also an avid football fan (Manchester United) and attend as many games as I can fit in.

I specialise in recruiting associates of all levels within private practice. Prior to joining RedLaw, I spent 6 years working at a leading Silver Circle firm. I take a friendly and consultative approach. It’s important to fully understand and consider the individual’s motivations and career goals to find the right firm for them. I love visiting the theatre, museums and festivals.

I am a consultant within the Business Support and Paralegal team at RedLaw. My remit is Human Resources, Legal Technology & Innovation and Information Technology. Prior to joining RedLaw I worked as a Consultant at an International Legal Recruitment company, my background prior to agency recruitment was predominately as a HR professional focussing on the legal industry. I like to get to know both candidates and clients, I am honest and transparent and enjoy meeting with my connections face-to-face and ultimately finding out what it is they are looking for in their next role and how I can best support them in that goal. Outside of the office I am an avid reader, mostly non-fiction. I love the snow and snowboarding, but travelling is one of my main passions.

I am a Senior Researcher at RedLaw where I help the Associate team in their search for suitable candidates of all levels and across a variety of practices. I previously worked for another legal recruitment firm as a researcher where I built my knowledge of the legal market. I love travelling and spending time with my family and friends. I also love nature and when the seasons and weather permit, I enjoy doing some gardening.

My focus is on the recruitment of Associates/Senior Associates primarily within the Litigation areas of the law. Largely contingent recruitment, I have long held a specialism in advising Clinical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury lawyers although over the last few years my remit has extended across the full range of Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration. I have been in legal recruitment for over 20 years and have held senior positions at renowned practices. I joined RedLaw in 2017. Prior to legal recruitment, I worked as a lawyer at a regional health authority and spent 10 years as Director of a leading national healthcare charity. Throughout my 20 years as a legal recruiter, I have placed the long term development of relationships with client firms as a paramount consideration and will always take the time to fully understand the needs, wishes and requirements of all candidates. My approach has always been a consultative process with both client and candidate. Now that my family have flown the nest, I have been keen to devote some of my time for music and have been actively involved in the campaign to have Bob Dylan recognised with an honorary doctorate at my old university UCL. When time allows, I have also been known to write on a diverse range of subjects from animation to Seventeenth Century Quaker Midwifery.

I am a Consultant working on the German team at RedLaw. I work with lawyers seeking their next moves from all levels from NQ to Senior Associate. I studied PPE at the Free University of Bolzano and did a PhD at the University of Warwick. I’m originally from Germany and have been living in the UK for six years. In Germany we recruit across all areas of the law with a strong focus on Corporate/MA and Finance roles. We work with clients recruiting in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg. Outside work I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, travelling and the arts.

I work as a Junior Consultant on the Business Support and Paralegal team placing finance professionals into law firms. Previously, I have worked in Fashion and I read Politics with Economics at University of Sussex. Outside of work, I am a keen runner and I love cooking. I also love any activity that takes me outdoors, especially skiing.

I am a specialist Consultant with RedLaw’s Private Practice team and focus on the International and Offshore markets. I assist qualified lawyers at all levels from NQ to Senior Partner with moves to leading International and UK based law firms. Within both the International and Offshore market we recruit across all areas of law, ensuring we are meeting the needs of our clients. I am currently working within Jersey, Guernsey, Cayman Islands, Middle East & Asia to name a few. I take a proactive and consultative approach to both candidates and clients, avoiding the ‘one size fits all’ approach, and Instead focusing on gaining a thorough understanding of both client and candidate needs. Outside of work I am a keen runner and enjoy taking part in long distance events. Alongside running I have a strong passion for travelling and try to get away as much as possible.

Having spent five years in private practice as a solicitor, I have a good understanding of the legal market and the challenges that are faced by private practice associates. After reading Law at Durham I trained at a full service firm before moving to a niche private client firm in the West End. Accordingly, I have a good understanding of a range of practice areas and their associated demands. I focus on assisting associate solicitors move between roles in private practice. I take a consultative and proactive approach that takes the strain away from candidates. Client firms and candidates alike can expect a thorough and genuinely helpful approach to meeting their needs. I organise an annual charity fundraising Scottish reeling ball. I enjoy playing tennis, skiing and sailing.

After graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in Marketing & Public Relations in 2000, I have held a number of creative marketing roles which have provided me with a wealth of varied experience across the Marketing & Communications spectrum. My role at RedLaw includes the management of brand strategy for the business, internal and external communications, events, digital marketing as well as CSR. I have a new found interest in baking which I have discovered since starting to make birthday cakes for my two young children. Each cake is a personal challenge to out-do the previous year’s creation! I also enjoy travelling when I can.

My focus is on the lateral recruitment of Partners and senior level fee-earners into law firms in London and other major financial centres in the UK. Working across a range of disciplines, my practice covers both contingent recruitment, and also retained search exercises, on behalf of clients who are seeking strategic lateral hires. I started my legal recruitment career at a large international recruitment agency in 2003 and have held senior positions at well-known legal recruitment firms in the City. Prior to recruitment, I qualified as a lawyer in 1997 and worked in corporate finance at Eversheds in London and subsequently in-house at Numis PLC, executing ECM and corporate finance transactions. I have spent more than 20 years in the City, working alongside or on behalf of private practice lawyers and firms. This has given me excellent knowledge of the London and wider legal market and a thorough understanding of the needs of both lawyers and law firms at each particular stage of their development. In my dealings with clients and candidates my approach is always to be honest, discreet, pragmatic and straightforward. I aim to build long term relationships and to keep each process as constructive and transparent as possible; provide solutions and understand the expectations on all sides. I love spending time with my young family and friends. I enjoy playing all sports, particularly tennis and golf (with enthusiasm but no great distinction) and I run/amble as much as possible, to keep fit. I am also a Trustee of a wonderful Oxfordshire-based charity, the Let’s Play Project, which specializes in the provision of much needed play, friendship and leisure opportunities for young people with disabilities.