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We don’t fill vacancies.We fuel trajectories.

We recruit the teams that win work across two sectors: professional services and private capital.

We specialise in Business DevelopmentClientsOriginationDistributionInvestor RelationsMarketingCommunications.

The record.

The market leader in tier one firms. More tier one law firm placements than any other search firm over the past decade, led by the most experienced specialist consultant in Asia Pacific. No one else comes close on credentials.

$3bn+growth supported by the teams placed
550+growth placements
250+with tier one firms
100%fill rate on 60+ leadership searches

Clients we’ve partnered with:

250+placements with ten tier one firms

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  • HSF Kramer
  • Deloitte
  • Allens
  • KPMG
  • Gilbert + Tobin
  • Grant Thornton
  • Mallesons
  • GHD
  • Ashurst
  • A&O Shearman

300+placements across a breadth of sectors

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  • 90% of the top 20 law firms
  • 70% of the top 10 accounting firms
  • Global strategy houses
  • Financial institutions
  • Funds
  • Fintech
  • Elite universities
  • Construction and civil engineering
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Architecture
  • Engineering design
  • Commercial property

Role types placed

Everything from Business Development & Marketing Executive through to Chief Marketing Officer, across business development, clients and markets.

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  • CMO
  • Director of Business Development
  • General Manager, Sales
  • Head of Sales, Fintech
  • Director of Clients
  • Director of Transformation
  • Director of Marketing
  • Director of Communications
  • Head of Clients & Sectors
  • Director of Clients, Banks
  • Global Sector Lead, Banks
  • BD Lead, Private Capital
  • Account Director
  • Strategy & Innovation Lead
  • Digital Delivery Lead
  • Strategic Pursuit Leader
  • Head of Bids
  • Business Generation Leader
  • Strategic Marketing Manager
  • Senior BD Manager, Project Finance
  • BD Manager, Banking
  • BD Manager, Corporate
  • BD Manager, Litigation
  • BD Manager, Energy
  • BD Manager, Real Assets
  • Pitch Manager, Funds
  • Client Relationship Manager, Banks
  • Research & Analytics Manager
  • PR & Media Manager
  • Bid & Pursuit Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Business Development Consultant
  • Client Relationship Adviser
  • Events Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development & Marketing Executive

For both sides of the hire

Hiring follows capital and the economy. We read markets to give you a competitive edge.

Inflation versus salaries

Prices have outrun professional pay since June 2020.

Line chart of cumulative percentage change since June quarter 2020.-20%0%+20%+40%+60%+80%+100%+120%+140%+160%+180%% change since Jun 2020Jun 2020Jun 2021Jun 2022Jun 2023Jun 2024Jun 2025Jun 2026CPI +28.8%Professional pay +20.1%Childcare fees +35%Rent +25.9%Mortgages +125.7%Fuel +67.2%Electricity +29.6%Insurance +52.1%House prices +59.6%Food +25.9%ASX 200 +48.8%Global shares (VGS) +110.4%NASDAQ +160.6%Gold +124.1%Cash rate 0.25% → 4.60%:up 1,740% (18.4×)

CPI alone +28.8% vs professional pay +20.1% since June 2020: pay is behind by 8.7 points.

We lead in research and intelligence to help firms stay ahead.

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In the words of our clients.

“A unique ability to understand the nuances of our culture.”

Chief Marketing Officer, Global law firm

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“Charles has demonstrated a unique ability to understand the nuances of our culture, and to introduce candidates that are most likely to resonate in that environment. Not only does this mean shorter and more efficient recruiting cycles, but higher performance from the successful candidates.”

“My number one recommendation when friends and colleagues are looking for a recruitment consultant.”

Head of Clients & Sectors, Australia & Asia, Global law firm

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“Charles is my number one recommendation when friends and colleagues are looking for a recruitment consultant. Aside from having an extensive knowledge of the market, I have always found him to be hardworking and reliable, and most of all pro-active. He is well connected in the industry and recognises the importance of strong relationships. Charles has a very good understanding of the roles within the Business Development department of a professional services firm, and always takes the time to clearly understand and listen to the aspirations and requirements of his clients. He is truly a trusted advisor. I would have no hesitation in recommending Charles again in the future.”

“Well able to match great people with great opportunities.”

General Manager, BD & B2B marketing

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“I have worked with Charles both for my own career development and advice, but more regularly in sourcing good people to join the organisation where I have been working; Charles is a trusted advisor in every way to me. He has an enthusiasm and appetite to build his firm in legal/professional services recruitment which has really shaken up this niche industry, and the relationships he has with candidates and most of the major firms mean he is well able to match great people with great opportunities.”

Undisputed international leaders with 100+ years experience across APAC and Europe.

Meet the team

For Firms

Build your growth function.

One conversation with Charles Handley is enough to know whether we can help, and you will leave with a view on the market either way.

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For Talent

Find your next role.

Whether the next step is a promotion where you are or a move elsewhere, you get the same consultant. Your details are never sent to a firm without your agreement.

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