Deacon

The name in headline legal moves since 1999

We are part of one of the largest independent companies in the global legal recruitment sector and have advised on office launches, mergers and numerous practice group and sector-specific build-outs in the UK, Europe, Middle East and USA.

Our associate team specialises in placing assistant, associate and partner-designate lawyers in London and Sydney and has an unparalleled network across the international legal market.

Our team’s reputation, stability and longevity has made us a trusted adviser to both lawyers and law firms.

Honesty and transparency are at the heart of our ethos. We are fiercely independent, and not answerable to any external shareholders.

Testimonials

  • I have enjoyed building my relationship with Deacon Associates. They are a pleasure to deal with and they have presented us with some really interesting candidates.

    Solomon Wifa, Willkie Farr & Gallagher

  • Thanks for your help. You have rekindled my faith in recruiters.

    John B. Quinn, Founding Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

  • Deacon has been a pleasure to work with. They have been true business partners working with us in a number of areas – they have taken the time to understand what it means to work at Eversheds and regularly put…

    Lee Ranson, Chief Executive, Eversheds Sutherland

  • As you can imagine, I get bombarded with calls from a variety of recruiters. However, I always take Deacons’ calls – they are insightful, know the market and produce some really interesting candidates.

    Michael Francies, ex-Managing Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges

  • Scott has been an excellent recruitment business partner over many years. He strikes a great balance between keeping a process on track and at the same time being alive to the inherent sensitivities.

    David Collins, Managing Partner, Business Advisory & Transaction Services, Charles Russell Speechlys