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Legal Recruitment
With Purpose

A responsible business with trusted expertise for legal search and recruitment in Private Practice, Law Firm Risk & Compliance & In-House.
About Us

Expertise
That Delivers
Results​

Our Services

Private Practice

Strong relationships with top law firms built over 20+ years.

Law Firm Risk & Compliance

Leading recruitment for this rapidly evolving area.

In-House

Trusted partners for legal teams in FTSE companies and start-ups alike.

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Testimonials

Meet the Team

Experienced,
Trusted &
Connected

Our Team

Our Impact

More Than Recruitment

We believe in being a responsible member of the community. As a member of 1% for the Planet, we support sustainable initiatives, including The General Counsel Sustainability Forum, Possible, FareShare, and donate to XO Bikes, amongst others.

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Case Studies

Knowledge
& Insights

We share practical knowledge and real-world insights shaped by years of experience in the legal recruitment market. From industry trends to placement highlights, our case studies show the impact of our work.

Insights
"I definitely felt we'd come to the right people throughout the process"

Luke Powell, Managing Partner, Macfarlanes LLP
"Gerry Arbuckle knows the market and has the confidence of managing partners."

International Arbitration Partner, International Law Firm
"Chris and Michelle recently assisted us to recruit our new Head of Compliance. From the initial briefing meeting right through to offer, the process was handled with professionalism and integrity, they listened to what we wanted and they delivered."

Leading London Boutique
"I thoroughly recommend Chris Cayley and Cyan Partners to professionals looking for their next move or businesses looking to recruit talent which is aligned with their strategy and values. Chris invests his time in understanding the role for which he is recruiting, but also looks to align the values and aspirations of the person and the business.

Director of Risk & Compliance, Leading International Firm
"Andrew invests the time to understand your business and the culture which is invaluable to helping find the best lateral hires. The results have been excellent."

Head of Department
"Chris led the successful search for our first General Counsel. I knew from my own conversations with Chris that he really takes the time to get to know people and the client so that he can recommend a strong bench of excellent candidates – those who will be a great fit for the role and a good cultural fit for the firm. We also value Cyan Partners’ and Chris’ focus on being a responsible business and driving positive change, an approach that has been externally validated with their achievement of B Corp certification. A relationship built on trust."

David McCahon, Chief of Staff, Mills & Reeve
"Gerry is highly experienced in top tier law firm recruitment, he has a deep understanding of the market and is incredibly well connected. He is calm and reassuring, but also a straight talker. I recommend him highly."

White Collar Crime Partner, International Law Firm
"Michelle is a resilient recruiter who works well under pressure and with a constantly changing landscape. She strives to achieve the right results at the right time. Michelle has a professional approach to each role and is comfortable working at all stakeholder levels."

Head of Recruitment, financial services company
"Gerry is communicative and responsive, but never overbearing or pushy and I always felt like he had my best interests at heart. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Gerry again."

Pensions Partner, Global Law Firm
"Sarah, is an extremely motivated and energetic consultant with first class people skills. She leaves no stone unturned in achieving the very best result.Given too her breadth and depth of knowledge Sarah is a consultant of first choice"

Head of Department - Tax
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