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Able Fisher has been established as a global search firm - we are renowned for our specialist in-depth knowledge of the legal players within the offshore centres, European, Asian and US jurisdictions. Our key focus is on global legal counsel, legal directors EMEA and senior legal talent moves cross-border recruiting the global internationalist lawyers of tomorrow. We conduct senior searches at all levels working on a personalized approach with both our candidates and clients.
Able Fisher is committed to providing the most effective solution to their clients, and to this end, we commit ourselves to one client in each industry sector at any one time for a retained search. Unlike most other search firms, this gives all our partnered clients the benefit of attracting individuals from an extensive pool of talent, and is what we believe, is one of our unique selling points.
Our evolution has been characterised by a continuous quest for excellence and pioneering of new concepts in response to - and in advance of - our clients' needs. Over the last few years, demand has grown tremendously as corporate growth, increasing complexity of the global capital markets, regulatory laws and compliance; high cost of unanticipated or poorly managed legal and business risk; and an unforgiving business environment have changed the practice of law. Able Fisher consultants have had experience in recruiting within all major areas that include Retail, Fmcg, Media/Entertainment, Hotel/Leisure, Sports, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Engineering, Biotechnology, Info Technology, Aerospace, Oil/Gas, Construction & Major consumer packaged goods, Insurance and Financial Services.
Our firm is supported by dedicated research teams across Europe, Middle East, Asia and the US that provides the best and most updated information to escalate the Search Process. They benefit from the extensive client and candidate portfolio of contacts, market and industry publications, reports and press releases. Our objective is to partner our clients throughout the search and selection process on one simple methodology - Results driven professionalism with focus.
Able Fisher has developed an initiative focusing on a continuous process of profile-based search where Legal talent is acquired against our partner's mission, values and long-term opportunities. We identify on your behalf and target global counsel and their teams giving your company a comprehensive overview of the market, competitors, and provide a highly flexible plan of appointments Able Fisher's approach and search solutions globally give our partnered clients access to a worldwide legal talent pool specifically selected to meet client criteria by targeting senior global Legal talent who will be briefed and have the right level of expectation - a detailed introduction to the client company to exchange business views and discuss personal career plan and motivations This approach creates a partnership enabling Able Fisher to reposition the traditional consultant-client relationship to one of shared vision, opportunity and mutual benefit for the firm and Able Fisher.
Given the rapid changes in the marketplace with mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, Able Fisher want to challenge current thinking and begin to help the companies ready the legal area with their most precious assets, the future legal talent of the company.
The team at Able Fisher Search has vast experience in running retained search mandates in a number of sectors, with a particular emphasis on the financial services sector. Our in-depth knowledge of the people in the in-house legal market is complemented by a strong understanding of the underlying financial products. Sector Coverage
- Investment Banks
- Investment Managers
- Retail Banks
- Insurance Companies
- Corporates
Functional Coverage
- General Counsel
- Head of Legal
- Company Secretary
- Transaction Manager
- Senior in-house lawyer
Compliance
Our team is experienced in running retained search mandates for Heads of Compliance and senior compliance officers within the financial services sector.
Sector Coverage
- Investment Banks
- Investment Managers
- Functional Coverage
- Head of Compliance
- Money Laundering Reporting Officer
- Head of Team
Energy & Natural Resources
Able Fisher Legal's Energy & Natural Resources team is the international leader in legal recruitment across the oil, gas, petrochemical and power industries worldwide.
We work across the complete energy business spectrum - from integrated and independent energy companies, regulated & unregulated utilities, mining companies to law firms both in the UK and worldwide. Our reputation has been built on our ability to deliver results, quickly and efficiently.
From the Sakhalin II oil & gas project in Russia, to the planned Gas to Liquids plant in Qatar, GRS have strong credentials in the legal recruitment of these projects and many others. With strong international links, GRS Legals Energy & Natural Resources practice has an established presence across Europe (UK), Russia & CIS, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia.
Specialist Sectors:
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Specific areas of expertise:
- Oil & Gas
- LNG Projects
- Project Finance
- Infrastructure
- Corporate
- Energy Trading
Technology Media & Technology
Able Fisher Legal TMT is a specialist search consultancy sourcing the best legal expertise for our clients within the TMT arena, across both In-House and Private Practice. We have a team of consultants, whose focus is purely within this sector, providing both a targeted approach to recruitment and an advisory service on current market salaries and trends.
Our knowledge and expertise within the TMT Legal sector is integral to our success, together with keeping in regular communication with our extensive network of legal contacts and clients across UK and Europe.
Our focus within TMT is aimed at legal professionals (with three years+ PQE) with excellent academic backgrounds and high-quality experience in their chosen industry, including:
Technology: Internet & E-commerce, IT & Outsourcing, Intellectual Property and Data Protection
Media: Film, Marketing Services, Music, Publishing and TV & Radio.
Telecoms: Outsourcing, M&A, Competition Law, Regulatory and Commercial Litigation
We understand the importance of matching candidates to clients not only by their skills and experience, but also by finding individuals who complement our client's culture and values.
TMT is currently one of the fastest developing sectors, pushing many legal boundaries; GRS Legal TMT work closely with our clients to source the best legal specialists to support them in working on the key legal challenges within this fast-paced environment.
Real Estate & Construction
Able Fisher Legal is a leading specialist recruiter within the Real Estate & Construction sector. Our focus within this sector is recruiting senior lawyers (three years+ PQE) for both In-House and Private Practice, offering our clients a comprehensive recruitment service that includes executive search, advertised selection and team moves.
We work for a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions, including property investors, developers and industrial clients.
Able Fisher Legal operates globally in all sectors of the real estate industry, sourcing lawyers, who specialise in contentious and non-contentious real estate, including:
- Property Development
- Property Investment
- Property Finance
- Planning & Environmental
- Construction & Engineering
- Property Litigation
- Property Securitisation
Life Sciences - Clean Technology – Global Energy Practice
Able Fisher Legal Life Sciences specialises in finding the best senior legal expertise for our clients within the Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences market, across In-House and Private Practice. Our team focus is solely within this sector, which gives our consultants a complete understanding of the specific legal functions within Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences, and we offer a specialist search and advisory consultancy, giving detailed and up-to-date information on current market salaries and trends.
The Legal Pharmaceutical sector is constantly evolving and requires a continuous focus - and to ensure our knowledge and expertise is kept up-to-date we communicate regularly with our network of legal contacts and clients across UK, Europe, US, Asia Pacific and Middle East.
The assignments we work on Able Fisher Legal Life Sciences are aimed at legal professionals (with three years+ PQE) with quality and proven experience in their chosen field, including:
Pharmaceuticals: competition & trade, disputes & product liability, intellectual property, M&A
Health Law: legislation & regulations, litigation, fraud analysis, compliance assurance
Biotechnology: patent portfolio, M&A, licensing agreements, IP protection, regulatory regimes We work on each assignment alongside our clients to understand the specific requirements for each role, and find and target 'hand-picked' candidates that match the required attributes, often approaching candidates who are not actively looking to move.
Life Sciences is a challenging sector, which pushes many legal boundaries; Able Fisher Legal Life Sciences work closely with our clients to source the best legal specialists to support them in working on the key legal challenges within this fast-paced environment.
Increased worldwide demand for energy, growing concerns about the environment and a desire to increase energy independence have driven investments in the clean tech industry. Developing technologies and, often, new business models means clean technology companies competing in this emerging sector require sophisticated and innovative leaders.
Companies turn to us for our in-depth expertise in clean technology industries - from energy and chemicals to biotechnology and technology - as well as our breadth of work in key functional areas and our global presence.
Our consultants know and have access to experienced leaders in every major market, including China and India where demand is high for clean technology solutions. Using their extensive experience and relationships with leading executives in relevant fields, they are well positioned to help clients find the talented leaders they need.
Over the past few years, we have conducted senior executive searches and board director appointments for clean technology companies. In fact, more than 80 percent of our clean technology assignments are for repeat clients. Our work spans all segments of clean technology including:
- Clean Power Generation
- Renewable Energy Supplies
- Energy Storage
- Cleaner Fuels
- Energy Conversion
- Power Delivery and Conservation
- Consumer and Industrial Solutions
Retail & FMCG
Able Fisher Legal Retail & FMCG is a specialist search consultancy sourcing the best legal expertise for our clients within the Consumer Goods & Retail arena, across both In-House and Private Practice. We have a team of consultants, whose focus is purely within this sector, providing both a targeted approach to recruitment and an advisory service - sharing market salaries, trends and legal know-how, derived from our extensive contacts within this sector.
Our knowledge and expertise within the Retail & FMCG Legal sector is integral to our success - our consultants keep in regular communication with our extensive network of legal contacts and clients across UK and Europe.
Our focus within Retail & FMCG is aimed at legal professionals (with three years+ PQE) with excellent academic backgrounds and high-quality experience in their chosen area, including:
- M&A
- Competition Law & Regulation
- Finance / Syndicated Financing
- Product Liability
- Consumer Finance
- Real Estate
- Brand Protection
We understand the importance of matching candidates to clients by skills and experience, but also realise the it is also essential to find individuals who complement our client's culture and values.
