The Legal Search & Selection Recruitment Division of Nicholas Scott provides services in relation to Partner and Associate hires, in addition to in-house roles in the City and on an International basis (Asia, Australia, Russia, Europe and Middle East)
London
Nicholas Scott is able to advise Partners and Associates moving in the London market on opportunities which will not be known to the market as a whole due to the extensive network of contacts the business has developed at a Managing Partner, Partner and HR level .These contacts are with a wide range of firms, from niche UK firms to newly established US firms, large City firms and medium sized City firms.
Asia & Australia
Nicholas Scott is able to advise on a move to Asia or Australia and produces a guide to moving to both places which provides an overview of the legal market in each jurisdiction, salary levels, visa requirements, cost of living and requalification information. Nicholas Scott has built up a network of contacts with a range of firms and offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and will advise you at each step of the process through to relocation.
Moscow
We have placed a number of candidates with firms in Moscow including Magic Circle and leading US law firms. We have contacts in both the legal and financial markets in Moscow which ensure we have an up to date and accurate knowledge of the current state of the market.
UAE
Nicholas Scott has a number of Partner contacts in well established law firms in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as a leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi.
Legal Team
| Nick Robbins - Director |
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Nicholas Robbins is the Managing Director of Nicholas Scott and handles Partner appointments in the legal division. Previously Nick owned a legal recruitment company between 1989 and 2005 during which time he established leading offices in the City of London, Hong Kong, Sydney and Melbourne, spending time in each of these offices. Using his 20 years in the Legal Market he is able to offer Partners moving, unparalleled access to key decision makers, ensuring complete discretion and effective introductions to real Partner opportunities. Nick will work with Partners to create a profile on their practice, which will have an immediate impact with decision makers.
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| Aman Mahal - Director |
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Aman Mahal is a Director of Nicholas Scott and he specialises in moving candidates in the UK, Asian and Australian markets. Aman graduated from King's College London with a law degree and then completed the LPC at Nottingham Law School in June 2004. After completing his training contract at SJ Berwin LLP he qualified into their Banking and Finance team where he spent a further four years as an Associate.
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| Irina Vorobjova – Researcher |
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Irina is a researcher in the Legal Division of Nicholas Scott. She is a native Russian speaker and a UK law graduate. Before joining Nicholas Scott Irina completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School in London. She assists on a range of searches, particularly in relation to the Russian market.
Tel: 020 7596 2708
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| Joe Colling – Consultant |
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Joe is a consultant in the legal division of Nicholas Scott. Before joining, Joe read History at University College London, and spent time working for the Government Legal Service in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. He works on placing associates into niche, medium and large law firms in the UK and overseas.
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| Jonathan Peppiatt – Consultant |
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Jonathan is a consultant in the legal division of Nicholas Scott .He gained a 2:1 in Geography from Leeds University and worked for a large national firm and the Crown Prosecution Service before joining Nicholas Scott. He recruits associates for roles in niche, medium and large law firms, both in the UK and overseas..
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Recent Partner Assignments
| Capital Markets Partner for Moscow office of a leading US Firm |
| Oil & Gas Partner for Moscow office of a leading US firm |
| Corporate Partner for a UK City Firm |
| Head of Contentious Intellectual Property for UK City firm |
| Pensions Partner for UK City Firm |
| Banking Litigation Partner for a UK City Firm |
| Commercial Fraud Partner for a UK City Firm |
| Construction Professional Indemnity Partner Search for a UK City Firm |
| Chief Operating Officer for a UK City Firm |
| Real Estate Partner for a UK City Firm |
| Head of Knowledge Management for a UK City Firm |
| Corporate Partner for the Hong Kong Office of a UK City Firm |
| Corporate Partner for the Middle East Office of a UK City Firm |
| Chief Executive / Chief Operations Office / Finance Director |
Recent Associate Assignments
| Magic Circle firm Financial Markets PSL moved to a Silver Circle Firm |
| Magic Circle Regulatory Financial Markets PSL moved to a Silver Circle Firm |
| Magic Circle firm Corporate Associate moved to a Silver Circle Firm |
| Magic Circle firm Corporate Associate moved to a niche City firm |
| US Law firm Senior Corporate Associate (9 years Qualified) moved into immediate Partnership with another US Law Firm |
| Silver Circle firm Restructuring Associate moved into a Magic Circle firm |
| Magic Circle firm Financial Markets Associate moved to a Silver Circle Firm |
| In House Funds Associate moved to a Silver Circle Firm after an 18 month sabbatical |
| Magic Circle firm Finance Associate moved to a US Law Firm |
| Magic Circle Real Estate Finance Associate moved to a Silver Circle Firm |
| Magic Circle Project Finance Associate moved to a major Australian Law Firm in Sydney. |
| Silver Circle firm Energy Associate moved from an In house position in France to a US Law Firm |
| Mid-tier City firm Leveraged Finance Senior Associate moved to a Partner Designate position with a US Firm |