Connecting legal talent across markets

I have been on both sides of the Marsden fence – as the hirer and as a candidate. The professional, knowledgeable and savvy services I received when hiring meant there was only one place I would go as a candidate.  As a candidate, Michelle looked after me personally.  She was a consummate professional. I always felt that my interests were fully protected in and the aim was to find me the right home in two jurisdictions that matched my professional interests as well as providing a dynamic career opportunity. I enjoyed all of my dealings with Michelle and I had fantastic support from other senior consultants both within London and internationally when it was needed.  I cannot recommend Michelle and her colleagues highly enough whatever side of the fence you find yourself on.

Chris is a prominent figure in the London legal recruitment market, known for his dynamic energy, sense of humour, and outstanding client and candidate care. He has facilitated numerous high-profile partner and team moves in London, especially in private equity, venture capital, international arbitration/ commercial litigation, and intellectual property. With a long-standing and loyal client base among the top 50 global law firms, Chris is often their trusted partner recruiter. Recently, he played a key role in the highly publicized London launch of a top 50 U.S. AMLaw firm and is currently advising management teams at several international firms on UK, transatlantic, and U.S. merger opportunities.

Alex recently assisted me in my job search and relocation from South Africa to the UK. Throughout the process Alex was genuine, honest and considerate of my particular circumstances and aspirations in his advice. The process, to the credit of Alex, was seamless. He lined up multiple opportunities and walked me through the process of reaching an interview. Once I had reached the interview stage Alex provided excellent guidance on the process and the types of questions I could expect. Once I had landed my desired role Alex remained in contact to ensure a smooth transition. He truly is excellent at what he does.

Marsden took part in a beauty contest to work with us on important strategic lateral hiring. Marsden stood out from their competitors for their methodical approach to the search, their thorough knowledge of our business, their clearly demonstrated market knowledge, and their ability to connect to the right people. I felt well supported by them throughout the entire process and would not hesitate to work with them again.

Marsden, and Karen Glass in particular, came highly recommended by a former colleague. From the very first conversation to our chosen candidate accepting it could not have been a better process. It was clear from the get go that Marsden had a deep network of General Counsels and real insight into what it takes to be successful in an organisation like ours. We were really impressed by the long list, Karen worked with us to get to an excellent short list, supported us through the interview process and steered us through our chosen candidate accepting our offer. We could not have asked for better support.

I would recommend Marsden to any lawyer who is considering an international move. My recruiters were extremely knowledgeable and on top of the various trends in the legal market. They also had long standing relationships with the top tier firms and so I knew they would present me with only the best opportunities. I found they genuinely cared about me and my career move and took the time to understand why I was moving and what type of experience I was looking for. They helped me every step of the way from putting together my resume to prepping for interviews (and calming my nerves!) to negotiating offers and, in the end, helping me decide whether this was truly the right opportunity for me. To this day, they still maintain a keen interest in my progress. It is a testament to their professionalism, honesty, trustworthiness and enthusiasm that we have become friends through this process.

I was really impressed from day one by Angela's commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism. The quality of the international candidates she presented was superior and further supported by the helpful personality profiles, and met exactly our requirements. Angela has excellent knowledge of the international legal market, is very well connected and she is reliable and easy to work with. We now have the right candidate on board, and I would have no hesitation in recommending or using Angela to find me a candidate if and when I want to recruit again.

Marsden offers something quite unique; a personal service and a truly global footprint. They invested time at the outset to get to know me and understand my experience. They listened to my goals and suggested several paths to achieve them. They were equally as happy to not put me forward for opportunities they thought were not suitable as they were working proactively and tirelessly on those that were. They were able to offer a round the clock service; from coffee and croissant breakfast meetings to midnight interview preparation calls to 6am good luck texts. Despite the tough economic climate Marsden delivered exactly what I wanted and they promised: relocation from London to Singapore and an opportunity to work for a top tier international firm. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Sarita has been a great a recruitment partner. She understands the brief very quickly and produces high quality candidates in a timely manner, often resulting in placement.

Tim has been fantastic to work with over the last few years. He has been able to not only find fantastic opportunities for me, but has also been a source of honest, invaluable advice and incredibly deep market knowledge. He is credible, to the point, responsive and reliable. I have recommended him to others and will continue to do so.

Dave was very helpful in navigating the complex legal recruitment process. He was incredibly responsive and very insightful. I couldn't have landed my top-choice position without him.

Sonia is well connected in the Middle East and responsive to what is required when looking for, and placing, staff. She’s friendly and persistent in equal measures and someone to whom it is absolutely worth reaching out. She’ll have your best interests front and centre every time.

Karen listens to her clients very carefully and gains a solid understanding of what they are seeking to achieve. She then combines this with a deep knowledge of the legal market, and very careful assessments of potential candidates. She is also skilled at working with both sides to negotiate a package once the right candidate has been found. It is fair to say she is one of the best in the business that I have worked with in the past few decades.

Jonathan has placed me in a number of roles over the years and I can say without hesitation that his network and knowledge of the legal industry is unparalleled. He is responsive and has always gone above and beyond what is required. I have absolute confidence when placing my career in his hands and can always depend on him to provide honest, forthright advice which is in my best interests. I have recommended Jonathan to many friends and colleagues and have absolutely no hesitation in continuing to do so.

I've worked with Amanda on a number of occasions and have always been impressed by how well she matches the personalities of the candidate and the organisation together. It's an art and she excels at it.