“We build trusting partnerships to drive success”
Paul Reece – GRL Director
Our Process
It’s really simple, we provide the highest levels of service through a friendly partnership-based approach designed to be positive and get results.
By being able to identify exactly where we add value at each stage of the process, we continue to develop robust, inclusive and successful processes.
1. Working in partnership
From the outset we work with clients and candidates in consultative and constructive processes designed to advise most effectively on rapidly changing sector requirements. We are open and not afraid to push back where required.
2. Strategy Selection & Sourcing
We work hard to clearly define roles, future requirements, map out possibilities and understand the needs of both the business and the potential candidate so that we can always provide appropriate advice and guidance.
3. Selection Process
We take the time to meet every long-listed candidate in person, why? Experience tells us that a candidate’s CV is only part of their story and the real value add to our clients is in providing insight gained through actually sitting down with people. This also ensures our shortlists are diverse and appropriate.
Our Services
Recruitment
Bar
Having played a significant role in the development of leading Chambers and the practices of some of the biggest names at the Bar, GRL’s consultants are perfectly placed to advise and support chambers seeking new members and individuals and teams testing the market or exploring their options.
Leadership
Through their hands-on experience in senior leadership roles in leading barristers’ chambers, law firms and the professional services sector, GRL’s consultants are uniquely placed to advise on and recruit to a full range of leadership roles at the Bar. We enjoy advising the Bar on newly created and existing roles and in attracting and securing the most talented individuals.
Management
Modern business practices require a more defined approach, including the management of defined elements of the business by professionals able to manage effectively and work collaboratively.
Business Development and Marketing
GRL understands the importance of effective business development and marketing for the Bar and works in partnership with clients to attract and recruit individuals capable of developing and improving works streams, maintaining and growing existing client relationships and building and improving the visibility of the business.
Business Support
GRL has an outstanding record of attracting and placing highly suitable individuals to all business support and administration roles at the Bar. Our service is efficient and pro-active and we operate with the utmost discretion when dealing with clients and candidates alike. We run open, robust and fair recruitment processes, placing client and candidate needs at the heart of everything we do.
Law Firms, Professional Services and Legal Innovators
We work with small, mid sized and boutique law firms, other professional services businesses and legal innovators (ABS and barrister led entities), providing a complete range of services and solutions as we do with the Bar. Lawyers, leaders, business drivers and professional business support roles, all assignments are dealt with the same level of commitment to service and client care.
Consultancy
GRL has a proven track record of working in partnership with clients on small, medium and large scale single consultancy projects or on an on-going basis. We also understand the importance of impartiality, which allows us to operate most effectively.
Business Development
Legal Directory submissions – through our expert consultant Sheena Byrne, a qualified solicitor, business development professional and one of the original team of researchers and then editor of Chambers UK Guide, we advise and guide on specific elements or manage entire directory processes for the Bar and law firms.
Highlights
40 of the top 50 chambers have trusted us with their recruitment
92% of new business comes from repeat instruction and client referrals
Since our inception –we’ve placed more management and leadership roles at the Bar than any other company
Our Team
Nick Rees
Managing Director
David W Rees
Director
Ann Langford
Senior Consultant
Clare Longhurst
PR Consultant
Paul Reece
Director of Business Development
Patricia Rees
Director
Will Taborn
Consultant
Hazel Tandi
Consultant
Matt Curness
Director of Recruitment
Ed Rees
Senior Researcher/Administration Manager
Alan Longden
Senior Consultant
Gudula Goscomb
Director of Operations and Finance
Sheena Byrne
Senior Consultant
Geraint John
Consultant
Our Culture
We feel our clients can explain better than we can:
“GRL are focused on the best outcome for both the individual and the organisation rather than the commercial advantage of placing a candidate….. GRL are astute, intelligent and honourable” – CEO, leading Common Law Chambers
Our Vision
Is to be the ‘go to’ partner for our clients’ recruitment, staff training and business growth requirements. To be referred by clients for having the experience and skills to provide significant value add and make the experience of recruiting and developing business a positive and a pleasant one!
In a time where the best business relationships are built on openness, trust, and integrity, we want to be leading this change.
Who we work with
Our client list is growing. From our traditional market of the UK’s leading barristers’ chambers, we’ve continue to develop professional relationships with leading boutique law firms, small and medium sized law firms and professional services businesses. We also work with legal innovators, ABS’s and new barrister led entities. Our professional services clients include the financial and property sectors.
Our clients treat us an equal partner and not a supplier.
For more information, or to discuss your requirements, please contact our team on +44(0) 203 397 2959 or info@grllegal.com