Gideon Krotosky
Consultant
Gideon is genuinely passionate about helping lawyers find the right opportunities to progress their careers and finding the right candidates for his law firm clients.
He has over fifteen years of recruitment experience, initially starting as a graduate consultant at Michael Page Legal in 2006. He joined the Deacon Associates team in 2009 and has played an integral part in growing the business substantially.
His practice focuses on placing associates at all levels, in addition to some partner recruitment. He has successfully placed into most City law firms and has recruited across multiple practice areas. He enjoys providing market intelligence and acting as a career coach for lawyers who are not actively seeking a move but who see the value in building long-term relationships with a trusted advisor.
Interests: Outside of work, Gideon’s focus is his wife Joanne, children Chloe and Noah, and he enjoys anything Welsh, whisky, fantasy football, comedy, most sports, and, in particular his beloved Everton FC.
Surprising fact about Gideon: He is so obsessed with his football team that he will usually be found wearing something with a shade of blue in it!
Testimonials
Gideon is a first class recruiter. He knows the market, is well connected and is discreet. Someone to be trusted.
Elliot Beard, Partner, Simmons & Simmons
I would recommend Gideon to anyone looking for a new role or considering their options in the legal market. He has a great knowledge of and connections within the industry, is proactive, always happy to answer any questions and he makes sure to understand what you are looking for, rather than simply looking to place you in the first available role.
Sam Kaye, Associate, White & Case
I reached out to Gideon - based on a colleague’s recommendation - to assist with relocating from Australia to London. At all stages of the process I was impressed by Gideon’s vast knowledge of the London legal market, impressive understanding of the Australian market and awareness of the specific issues Australian lawyers relocating to London experience. Just as importantly, Gideon has a highly collaborative approach in which he ensures you are completely across all developments and involved in making tactical decisions (even minor ones), focusing on understanding and furthering your specific career goals rather than approaching your move solely transactionally. Gideon also displayed his commitment to providing frank, accurate and un-sugar coated advice. Based on my experience I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gideon to any lawyer, particularly Australians seeking to relocate to London.
Corporate Restructuring Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
I recently worked with Gideon who assisted me in my move to a US law firm. I wasn’t looking to move when he initially approached me, but he was very targeted & different from the usual volume of recruiter calls and messages I was getting at the time. Gideon was patient, helpful and insightful and clearly has a wealth of experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gideon - thanks again!
Uche Eseonu, Associate, Paul Weiss
Gideon recently helped me with a move into a new partner role. He provided excellent guidance on the options available and, through his extensive network, he identified a great opportunity for me. I was really impressed by his knowledge of the legal market and his personable style.
Ian McKenzie, Partner, Borstein
Gideon first made contact with me as a NQ lawyer and has maintained regular contact with me over the course of several years, always willing to provide an unbiased view of the market and never agitating for me to make a move. Gideon understands the private practice Corporate market very well and, when I informed Gideon I was relocating back to the UK, was able to connect me with a number of firms recruiting for the exact position I was looking for. When it came to making the final choice between a number of firms, Gideon provided me with regular and fair counsel without an agenda, and was always available for a conversation. I cannot recommend Gideon highly enough to private practice lawyers looking at new opportunities in the Corporate space as the service provided was beyond what I expected. Thank you, Gideon!
Bradley Heath, Senior Lawyer, Marriott Harrison
Would highly recommend Gideon to anyone looking for a move, in particular any Irish lawyers looking to make the jump from Dublin to London. Gideon was great at listening to what I was looking for in a move and then suggesting the most suitable firms. The whole process was smoother than I could have imagined and Gideon was a great help with interview prep as well as arranging any interviews and speaking with prospective firms. He took a genuine interest in helping me find the right move and from start to finish provided a great service.
Ross Mullen, Associate, Macfarlanes
