Our Success

Associate

Leverage Finance - White & Case (Dubai)

28 June, 2026

Marcus found me the ideal role. I found him to be knowledgeable about the market and he was extremely communicative and responsive. I found him to have good relationships in the legal market across jurisdictions. I appreciated his support throughout and thoroughly recommend his services.

Associate

Corporate – Freshfields (Abu Dhabi)

26 May, 2026

Marcus was a great help in obtaining my role at Freshfields Abu Dhabi. He is very knowledgeable about the market, proactive with new opportunities, and extremely helpful with interview prep. Highly recommend using Marcus if you are thinking of a move.

Associate

Derivatives - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (London)

5 May, 2026

I had a great experience working with Marcus during the search of my current role which involved multiple firm processes and relocating to the UK. His communication was excellent throughout - he provided clear, timely updates and coordinated with in-house HR teams effectively. I appreciated his help and would certainly suggest working with him for a legal move.

Associate

Competition - Paul Hastings (Brussels)

4 May, 2026

It was fantastic to work with Marcus and I would highly recommend working with him. He was very proactive and worked hard to find me opportunities in various jurisdictions. I also deeply appreciated his responsiveness and how he always made time to call, navigating time differences exceptionally well. He gave me incredible advice and was excellent at understanding exactly what I was looking for. I felt truly supported throughout and his unique combination of commitment, knowledge of the legal market, communication skills and empathy stood out. He gave me regular updates/feedback and overall ran the recruitment process seamlessly.

Associate

PE – Kirkland & Ellis (London)

17 February, 2026

Marcus was incredible to work with. He is responsive, managed every detail with care and ensured the process ran smoothly. His patience, clear communication and approachable nature made a real difference. Thanks again, Marcus!

Associate

Digital, Data, IP & Tech - A&O Shearman (Dubai)

8 October, 2025

I would highly recommend Marcus for anyone considering a career move, particularly in the Dubai market. I really valued Marcus's support throughout the recruitment process. He was consistently responsive, professional and easy to deal with. Marcus has a great understanding of the legal market and provided useful insights and guidance at each stage.

Associate

Real Estate - A&O Shearman (London)

10 March, 2025

Marcus was great to work with, and I would highly recommend him if you're looking to make a move or want to learn more about opportunities in the market. He is friendly, approachable, and took the time to understand what I was looking for. He was also supportive throughout the entire process, very responsive, and regularly checked in, providing quick updates during the interview stage which I really appreciated. Thanks for your help Marcus!

Senior Associate

Project Development - A&O Shearman (Dubai)

24 January, 2025

I would highly recommend Marcus. His professionalism, market knowledge and genuine commitment to understand my career goals made the recruitment process seamless and efficient. Marcus provided valuable insight throughout and ensured each step of the process was transparent, pressure-free and tailored to my needs. I would have no hesitation working with him again.

Associate

Construction - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (London)

31 December, 2024

It was a pleasure working with Marcus. He was incredibly responsive and kept me updated on all developments throughout the recruitment process. Communication with him was always easy and straightforward, making the entire experience less stressful. I highly recommend Marcus!

Associate

Funds - Morgan Lewis (Dubai)

3 October, 2024

Marcus was extremely helpful with my search for a lateral position in a new market. I was in pursuit of a position on another continent and he provided information on the market, similarly situated candidates in the region and background on the firms that I interviewed with.

Associate

Funds - King & Spalding (Dubai)

27 September, 2024

Marcus prioritises giving his clients up to date information about the legal market, so that they are in the best position to make informed decisions about their career trajectory within the context of potential career changes/moves. Marcus is super friendly and responsive, keeps clients up to date about the status of relevant processes and always tries to preempt any questions his clients may have. I would highly recommend working with Marcus!

Senior Associate

Real Estate - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (London)

12 September, 2024

Marcus was a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable about the market, and about the firms which he proposed. He was always at the end of the phone to check in/update/feedback, and was responsive but never pushy. He went out of his way to accommodate and fully listened to ensure the opportunity on the table was a fit for all parties. I would highly recommend if you are looking to make a move!

Senior Associate

Restructuring and Insolvency - A&O Shearman (Dubai)

3 September, 2024

Marcus was a great recruiter to work with. He was knowledgeable about the UAE market including the availability of positions and the firms operating in the region. I would definitely recommend Marcus for any lawyer looking to make a move to the Middle East.

Associate

Incentives - Wilson Sonsini (London)

30 August, 2024

I would thoroughly / strongly / definitely (can't use enough positive words) recommend working with Marcus if you're looking to make a move in your legal career. Marcus made the process so personal and really knew in-depth the differences between specialisms which made discussing the market really easy. He worked day and night (and across MULTIPLE time zones), responded to every single message (and any worries!) promptly and genuinely celebrated my change with me.

Senior Associate

Funds - A&O Shearman (Dubai)

25 April, 2024

Marcus is knowledgable about the market and is always proactive and responsive. It was a pleasure working with Marcus.

Senior Associate

M&A and VC - Bird & Bird (London)

13 October, 2023

Marcus was great to work with and was very efficient. Highly recommend using Marcus to anyone thinking of a career move.

Senior Associate

Project Finance - A&O Shearman (Dubai)

4 October, 2023

Marcus was a very professional and proactive recruiter with a solid understanding of the Middle Eastern market. He was always personable, easy to talk to and helpful. I have only positive things to say about his services. I would recommend him to anyone looking to relocate to the region.

Senior Associate

Leverage Finance - Proskauer (London)

27 April, 2023

Marcus was an excellent recruiter. He really knew a lot about the firms he put me forward for which helped me prepare for my interviews. We spoke a lot about the kind of job I wanted to do and the pro and cons of each firms I had applied to that had made me an offer.

Senior Associate

Litigation & Arbitration - DLA Piper (London)

8 June, 2022

I enjoyed working with Marcus. He was knowledgeable about the role and the firm in question and was very responsive to any questions or requests I had. I also felt that he took my concerns and requirements seriously and was working to help me secure the best terms possible for my new role. Would definitely recommend him to any friends or colleagues.

Senior Associate

Real Estate - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (London)

7 June, 2022

Marcus was a pleasure to work with. He was very well prepared and very knowledgable about the market and all of the potential opportunities. He kept in touch regularly and was on hand whenever needed. I would 100% recommend Marcus

Associate

Real Estate - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (London)

7 June, 2022

Marcus' support and expertise were invaluable in helping me secure a role at Herbert Smith Freehills. His knowledge of the sector and insight into the market were impressive and undoubtably assisted in making the decision making process, and eventual transition, as smooth as possible. He went the extra mile to ensure I was prepared for each stage of the process and regularly checked in to see if there was anything more he could do. Above all, Marcus made what could have been a stressful time an enjoyable one and guided me to sharpen my focus to choose a firm which best suited my skill set and personality. Thank you Marcus!