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Whether you are looking for a career move or seeking a new individual for your team, we like to think we provide the best service available in legal recruitment. But rather than tell you just how good it is, we’d rather let some of our candidates and clients do the talking:
CLIENTS
“There are many legal recruiters, but few good ones. Jonathan Benjamin is one of the best. He knows the market, prepares you for interviews to give you that extra edge, and has a real insight into the firms he places you with. I would recommend him without any hesitation.”
Robert Douglas, Bryan Cave, London
“Laurence Simons has supplied six lawyers to our office in Munich during the last twelve months, which is an impressive performance. We are very happy with the efficient service and the CV's which are forwarded to us are always carefully chosen. Laurence Simons acts very professionally and it is always a pleasure to deal with them.”
Dr. Justus Binder, S. J. Berwin LLP, GERMANY
“Unique performance requires unique celebration. Yes, these guys are unique in what they offer and execute. They are fast, highly professional, very practical and I love their integrity. I have worked with them for many years, and they were key in assisting me to build a high performing global team. All those working with them have good reason to celebrate!”
Juno Nuber, International General Counsel, NCR Corporation, SWITZERLAND
“Laurence Simons have been able to consistently provide us with high calibre candidates for the IBM Europe Middle East Africa Law Department over the last seven year across many European countries. They have always been open to new ideas and their excellent understanding of our business and need for high quality legal support has contributed to building a long term partnership based on trust and solid professionalism.”
Carl Belding, VP General Counsel IBM EMEA & VP Assistant General Counsel S&D IBM Corp, FRANCE
“Laurence Simons International has played a pivotal role in helping our London office grow substantially. They have sourced some very good people and helped guide them through the process of getting them on board, even helping ensure a smooth integration afterwards. In addition their strategic advice has been invaluable in helping position us in the market and raise our profile.”
Carl Anthony Fiducia, Managing Partner, Bryan Cave, London
"I am delighted with the pro-active and professional way Laurence Simons International approached our recruitment assignments. They have been placing top quality candidates with Fentons for some months now and I am continually impressed with their ability to understand and meet our requirements. Dealing with LSI is always a pleasure and I cannot recommend their services highly enough.”
Sara Gray
“In working with Laurence Simons for close to 10 years they have developed a good knowledge of our business, our culture, and the requirements of our EMEA legal department. Combined with the fact that the firm is well recognised as a recruiter for in-house legal jobs in the IT industry, we have always been able to rely on Laurence Simons to provide potential candidates of high quality in fairly short order. What I have really appreciated are two things specifically: one, they are able to source quality candidates for positions in our EMEA legal department which are based outside the UK; and two, over the years our key contact person, Naveen Tuli, has remained the same.”
Gawie Nienaber, General Counsel EMEA, Computer Science Corporation, UK
“We were pleased with LSI’s knowledge of local market conditions which enabled us to assemble a short list of well-qualified candidates and make an appointment within the required timeframe.”
Paul Reacher, Chief Legal Counsel EMEA Region, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, USA
“In my capacity as Head of Legal for Dell Inc in EMEA, I have worked with Laurence Simons for over six years in recruiting high calibre in house lawyers across Europe. I have personally always found them to be responsive, persistent and effective in finding us the right professionals for the increasingly demanding roles within our European team.”
Richard Norman, Head of Legal EMEA, Dell Inc, UK
“Naveen and his team have supported us in several key assignments. We have found the candidates referred to be of high quality and very motivated. From our experience the LS team is dedicated to excellent customer support.”
George Miller, Deputy General Counsel & Head of Group Legal, Novartis, SWITZERLAND
“The team at Laurence Simons enabled us to build a multi-national European legal department. Focused on long term issues as well as short term needs, they demonstrated significant knowledge about the European market for legal talent and were excellent in recruiting the right candidates. They stand out for their integrity, breadth of experience and their unfailing good humour.”
Tamara Joseph, Senior Director, International Legal Affairs, Biogen, FRANCE/SWITZERLAND
"Laurence Simons provided us with candidates of the highest caliber. Cecile Blackett was immediately responsive to every one of our requests, and followed closely the entire process from candidate identification through negotiation and hire."
Elaine Barlas, Senior International Counsel, Reebok, USA
“For any in-house position in Europe with an international profile, the obvious choice is Laurence Simons International. They have got the contacts, the data base and the skills it takes to efficiently fill the position.”
Volker Weisshaar, Director of Legal Services EMEA, Network Appliance, HOLLAND
“Having used LSI on many occasions for recruiting in the UK, I was delighted to find the same high quality of client service and candidates when recruiting across mainland Europe. The LSI team have a good understanding of the our industry and are excellent communicators. Better still, they are fast and good value.”
John Whitehead, VP and Associate General Counsel, UK & Continental Europe, Cable & Wireless, UK
“Responsive, easy to deal with, good geographic coverage, invaluable salary benchmarking capability and excellent networking assistance.”
David Walter, General Counsel EMEA, Electronic Data Systems, UK
“When asked to help us recruit a UK Legal Counsel, Laurence Simons proposed a process, time scale and fee, and delivered on all three counts. The recruitment was handled efficiently and professionally, and -- best of all -- produced a number of qualified candidates for the job.”
Russell Kelley, General Counsel, Publicis Groupe, FRANCE
“The people at LS really know what it takes to get the right legal professional into the right job to the mutual interest of the individual’s career and the company’s business objectives. Moreover, they are a pleasure to work with.”
Kees van Ophem, General Counsel, FLAG Telecom, UK
"We have been working closely with Laurence Simons for several months now during which time there has been a significant recruitment drive in the North West. We have been very impressed with the responsiveness of LSI in locating and introducing potential recruits whose skills match our requirements and the number of candidates who have subsequently gone onto be placed."
Louise Haworth and Christine Davies – HR Officers at Weightmansy – HR Manager at Fentons
“We have an impressive track record with Laurence Simons: thanks to their appropriate advice and fast recruitment procedures we could attract prime candidates for job openings throughout Europe. Lucent also obtained on a regular basis invaluable international benchmarking data. Laurence Simons never disappointed us in terms of quality, responsiveness and in-depth knowledge of the legal market.”
Joost Wiebenga, Lucent Technologies, Managing Corporate Counsel, EMEA and APAC, HOLLAND
“My impression of LSI has always been very positive. From initial contact through to the conclusion of the search assignment, I always found them to be proactive, professional, knowledgeable and, most importantly, user friendly.”
Knut Mager, General Counsel, Sandoz, AUSTRIA
"Laurence Simons (LS) have assisted us in recruiting two attorneys during the last six months. On each occasion LS have been very receptive to our specific requirements and have successfully limited candidates to those who genuinely fit the bill. We have found LS to be responsive, efficient and professional throughout the recruitment process and were pleased to be offered the use of excellent interview facilities at their office in London."
Richard Fear, Partner, Charles Adams Ritchie & Duckworth, CAYMAN ISLANDS
"Laurence Simons provide us with a professional service which is enhanced by their in depth knowledge of Mourant, our culture and the complex issues surrounding relocation. Their candidates are carefully selected to meet our needs and their high success rate at interview saves us time which provides us with a cost-effective and efficient recruitment service.”
Sue May, Human Resources Manager, Mourant du Feu & Jeune, JERSEY
"Laurence Simons has a knack of producing a small number of exceptional candidates as opposed to a large number of average ones and as a result you always take their candidates seriously. You also get continuity of service: Laurence Simons has looked after us for many years now and really understands our firm. Some of our best recruits have been through Laurence Simons."
Joan Bradshaw, HR Director, Boodle Hatfield, UK
"We have dealt with Laurence Simons for a number of strategic placements within the Firm. We have found their receptiveness to our needs and their understanding of our business to be extremely important in a successful recruitment exercise."
Jennifer White, Marsons, UK
"Laurence Simons have assisted us with our attorney recruitments over the last few years. We have recently recruited a new funds attorney through them who has turned out to be an excellent find. Their knowledgeable and helpful staff make the hiring process effortless."
Truman Bodden, CAYMAN ISLANDS
"Thank you for all your sterling work in helping us to attract so many excellent people at all levels. You make our job so much easier because you”ve taken the time to understand us and the type of people who would thrive in a firm like Dawsons."
Carmen Shemilt, HR Director, Dawsons, UK
"Many thanks to you and your team for helping us hire the latest addition to the Legal team. You proposed some high calibre candidates, and the end-to-end service was of the highest quality."
Gareth John, Legal Counsel UK&I, Hewlett Packard, UK
"Having had the benefit of seeing Laurence Simons from both sides - as the client and as the recruit - I can attest to their unique ability to get to know not just the business of their clients, but also their clients” corporate and individual personalities. Naveen Tuli has, during the time I have known him, not put a foot wrong. Every candidate, without exception, comes with perfectly-suited credentials and the ability to fit seamlessly into the existing team. This is a testimony to Naveen’s ability to listen to his clients, to understand innately what they need, and to find the right solution. And all this with a smile. Finding the right candidates can be a frustrating and slow process, but Naveen makes it both effective and enjoyable."
Tom Houseman, Head of Legal Affairs, FIFA, SWITZERLAND
CANDIDATES
"Trina provided me with excellent service in finding me a job as a lawyer. Not only was she friendly and personable, but she really seemed to have a great understanding of the legal market. I was somewhat daunted at the prospect of moving jobs; however, Trina quickly put me at ease with her professionalism and "can do" attitude."
"I found Jonathan to be refreshingly different from so many of the other recruiters I encountered in that he took the time to understand my needs and career aspirations, was able to answer the "hard questions" and never tried to steer me towards firms that I wasn't interested in. With his knowledgeable perspective of the legal market and proactive approach, Jonathan far surpassed what I had come to expect from other recruiters."
Kim Klussman
"I had already started speaking to recruitment consultants when I met with Jonathan and therefore had a good idea of the state of the market and which firms were looking. It was on this basis that I decided to give him the harder task of getting me an interview with a firm that I'd previously been told by another recruitment consultant was not looking and one which I really wanted to interview with. Two months later, I'm working at the firm of my choice as a result of Jonathan's efforts. He knew my expectations from the outset and did everything he could to help deliver them. Jonathan knew what I wanted in a firm and did not try to offer substitutes he knew would not be to my liking, he was a constant source of support and encouragement and I have no hesitation in recommending him."
Simon Holden, corporate lawyer at Faegre and Benson
"I worked with Jonathan on my recent move to Bryan Cave. Not only was Jonathan able to provide a detailed insight into the firm I was proposing to join and the partners who would interview me, but he also gave me honest and balanced advice about the realities of moving from a mid-sized UK firm to a US firm. All of which enabled me to feel confident that I was making an informed decision once an offer had been made. Although I hope not to work with Jonathan again in this context (!), I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to either my peers or employers."
Andrew Hart, Bryan Cave
"Jonathan referred me successfully to an internationally very recognised law firm in London. The job exceeded my expectations by far and I am still very happy to work there. Jonathan unerringly spotted my needs and capablities and chose from the large spectrum of job offers the right one for me. He acted in a very quick and professional manner. Jonathan reverted to his very good contacts and could present very interesting job vacancies after only a few days. He helped me to arrange the interviews which was kind of difficult as I was still living in Germany. He was always happy to give me practical advice and was always in touch with me throughout the interview process. Even during the final steps he backed me by arranging allocation reimbursements."
Andrea Polyak, Property Finance Berwin Leighton Paisner
"Jonathan stood out from all London legal recruiters that I've dealt with. He was proactive, responsive, ferocious, trustworthy and friendly - everything that you hope a recruiter will be, but which, with the exception of Jonathan, they very rarely - if it at all - are. He was able to move things very quickly forward on my behalf and he inspired confidence in me from the very first contact. And, on top of all that, he landed me a great role! I think you would be hard pressed to find a better legal recruiter in London."
Litigator at Simmons and Simmons
"When first approached by Naveen and his team from Laurence Simons I was highly impressed by the professional and outstanding service offered. They exceptionally guided me through the recruitment process and ensured that the position offered suited the interests, culture and professional requirements of the future employer as well as mine including my career development preferences. Naveen is your prime contact when looking for professional guidance in recruitment processes and I can just both thank him and Laurence Simons for the superb service and my career advancement!"
Alexander Neumann, GERMANY
"Laurence Simons has handled my application and organised interviews in a very professional and efficient manner. There were genuine efforts to understand my career path and expectations. The interviewers had been provided with accurate information about my situation. I particularly enjoyed the follow-up after the meetings."
Herve Leclercq, FRANCE
"Applying for an employment NQ position in Manchester was a daunting prospect – not least because I was looking to relocate to the North West from the other end of the country! LSI guided me through the process from start to finish, professionally and enthusiastically. They were always on the other end of the phone to answer a question or to chat about anything - from what to include on my CV to flat hunting tips! LSI’s knowledge of the market in general, and of [the firm to which I applied/Halliwells] in particular was outstanding. When I was offered an interview [at Halliwells], LSI gave me a valuable insight into the firm, which must have paid off: I love my new job and am enjoying life in Manchester!"
Julia Roberts, MANCHESTER
“Rachael’s advice and support was invaluable - she knew her company client extremely well and that meant that she could provide me with useful insight. The decision to move in-house from private practice was made after a great deal of thought and Rachael’s straightforward and honest approach helped me cement my views and secure me a fantastic position.”
Natalie Hummel, UK
"Getting your dream job is as much to do with being in the right place at the right time as what your credentials are. Laurence Simons makes sure they are in the right places at the right times which made sure that I was too, to secure my dream job. They also provided the guidance and instruction needed to successfully proceed through the process - which would otherwise have been stressful and complicated. Thanks to you Naveen I can live my dream career."
Parul Patel, HOLLAND
"I know Naveen and his team for a long time. They have helped several colleagues of mine and myself to improve our career opportunities with a great deal of enthusiasm, while ensuring a professional service and respecting the confidentiality of our discussions. Thumbs up for Naveen and his team!"
Fabrizio Mecozzi, HOLLAND
"As a new candidate to the European legal market, I heard the name Laurence Simons again and again as I asked for suggestions of recruiting firms to help me with my search. The breadth of their contacts and the depth of their relationships with in-house legal departments around Europe sets them apart. On a personal note, it was a delight to work with both Naveen and Cecile, who seemed to pull just the right companies for me out of a hat and then proceeded to guide me seamlessly - and always with a smile – through the process from initial interviews through many follow-ups to hire."
Sarah Eaton Stuart, HOLLAND
"As a recruitment candidate, using Laurence Simons/Natalia Samodina made the recruitment process much more straightforward and productive than it might otherwise have been. Drawing on an extensive knowledge of the relevant market and a sound awareness of my own requirements, Natalia demonstrated a highly responsive approach to pursuing opportunities combined with a consistently friendly, pleasant manner."
Robert Manson, RUSSIA
"I was really impressed with the efficient service. I went from first contact to job offer within 3 weeks - and had a two week holiday in the middle! A friendly & discreet service, with a "no pressure" attitude."
Wendy Appleby, UK
“Fantastic service. Laurence Simons sets itself apart notably by matching its candidates with its clients. I was thoroughly looked after from beginning to end and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to further their career and prospects."
Lucy Becker, UK
“I was extremely pleased to work with Laurence Simons who conducted for me a search for a legal employer in Moscow, Russia. The services provided by Natalia Samodina of Laurence Simons proved to be the most professional, efficient and effective compared to the work of other legal head hunters in Moscow with whom I dealt during the past several years, and resulted in an attractive job offer which I gladly accepted. I can recommend Laurence Simons to all lawyers looking for a new job.”
Vladislav Tomashevsky, RUSSIA
“I contacted Laurence Simons as a result of one of those tempting adverts you see every so often in The Lawyer – a picture of Caribbean beach and the lure of tax free living in the Cayman Islands! Laurence Simons guided me through the initial stages, taking time to talk me through the opportunities available and the matters I should be taking into consideration when thinking about such a big move. Laurence Simons certainly knew the market and were able to fill me in on the different firms. We quickly agreed on the firm I would apply to and then the lengthy process of selection, interview and offer began. Throughout all the process Laurence Simons kept me posted on developments and offered helpful feedback. Whilst I knew how recruitment worked back home, I had no idea how the process would work for a job abroad. I also had no info on the kind of salary levels I should be looking at or the other benefits available in Cayman. Thankfully I had Laurence Simons who were able to answer all these questions. Even after I got the job, Laurence Simons kept in touch to make sure things were moving smoothly, and with advice on the mechanics of moving, particularly the immigration paperwork. I am now happily ensconced in my new job, glad I took the plunge and always grateful to the people who helped me get here. Special thanks are due in particular to Jason Horobin, who did all the hard work. I am – as you may have gathered – one very happy client!”
Elaine Gray, CAYMAN ISLANDS
"LSI does not only focus on its clients needs they similarly care about their candidates needs and in that way they manage to provide an excellent service to match both, clients and candidates needs. Therefore I can highly recommend LSI to everyone either candidate or client."
Melanie Weigang, JERSEY
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