Example Placements and Testimonials 

Head of Legal – Global Tier One Search Firm, London

Director of Private Practice – Legal Executive Search firm, London

Head of In-house Legal Recruitment – Legal Search firm, Dubai

Managing Director, Partner Search – Legal Search firm, Hong Kong

Director of Compliance Recruitment – Compliance Search firm, New York

Head of Interim, Compliance & Risk – Compliance Search firm, London

Senior Consultant, Private Practice – Legal Search firm, Paris

Head of Legal – Legal Tech Platform firm, London

Principal Consultant – Legal Search Firm, Singapore

Client Services Consultant – Alternate Legal Provider, London

Head of Research – Risk & Compliance Search, London

Private Practice Legal Consultant – FS Search firm, New York

In-house Legal Consultant – Hong Kong

Head of Interim – Legal Tech Platform firm, London

Head of Risk – FS Tier One Search Firm, London

Fiona Birt-Llewellin, Regional Manager, EMEA, Major Lindsey & Africa

I always know that a candidate from Canon Search will be an individual worth meeting. Tom Metcalfe has an excellent understanding of the calibre of people we require and provides a tailor-made, professional service.

Dominic Danos, Managing Partner, Danos Associates

Tom has been consistently sending me quality candidates in the Risk and Compliance sector now for over five years. The quality has exceeded what we have received from most other rec to recs. In addition the level of customer service has been very good and you feel he is going that extra mile to get a deal closed.

Nick Shilton, Chief Executive, SSQ

SSQ has a longstanding relationship with Canon Search and Tom Metcalfe. Over the years Tom has introduced a number of consultants to SSQ who have thrived. Tom has a straightforward way of doing business and exercises sound judgment regarding who to introduce to us. If Tom introduces a candidate to us we always pay close attention.

 

Nick Root, Director, Taylor Root

I have found Canon Search to be refreshingly honest and helpful. They regularly come up with the goods and work hard to get results.

Philip Hitner, Partner, Legal at Definitive Consulting

Having met a lot of rec-2-recs, Tom clearly stood out as someone who really knew and understood the legal search market. His advice and management of my search was flawless. He allowed me the time to make a decision without feeling pressured or forced in a preferred direction. I'd urge anyone who is thinking about their career in recruitment to seek Tom's input - thank you Tom for your help, guidance & continued support!!

David Roberts, CEO, Carlyle Kingswood Global

We have worked with Tom of Canon Search for a number of years in our London and Asia offices (Singapore and Hong Kong). Tom has good market knowledge and a solid network of contacts in the legal recruitment space. We will continue to work with him to assist with our growth plans.

 

Jonathan Marsden, Director, Marsden International

We have known Tom for a number of years now.  He has always presented us with very strong candidates and has been a pleasure to deal with.  As our business has grown Tom has reacted by marketing our business to his candidate base.  Recently Tom has been assisting us with the growth of our in house business and also our new office in Dubai, which is another market he seems very active in.

Anna Cox, Associate, SSQ Interim Solutions

Tom is an efficient and considerate consultant. He has a diligent approach to clients and candidates and, in turn, a solid understanding of his field. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Victoria Wright, Founding Director, LAW Absolute

LAW Absolute has dealt with Tom Metcalfe at Canon for over ten years. During that time he has placed a number of consultants with us. Canon attracts experienced consultants with high calibre recruitment expertise and always forwards applicants to us who are relevant and appropriate for our business. Tom is straightforward in his dealings with us. We trust his judgment and appreciate his calm and non-pushy style.

 

Mary Anne Byrom, Legal Consultant, EJ Legal

Tom is a fantastic recruitment consultant. He assisted me with my move from law into recruitment and made the process very easy for me. He was quick to set up interviews with a range of agencies and always prompt to respond to any queries I had. I felt very looked after throughout the whole process.

Veronica Pagenel Espaillat, Founder, OREV Group, New York  

I had the pleasure of working with Tom while searching for a new recruiting role in New York, and I can confidently say that he was outstanding. Tom's deep knowledge of the New York recruiting market and his ability to secure multiple meetings with top firms were truly impressive. He demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and provided thorough information about his clients, which greatly enhanced my interview preparation. His prompt feedback and responsiveness throughout the process were invaluable. I highly recommend Tom to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable recruiter who goes above and beyond.

Liam Vandoorne, CEO at VARO Partners

Tom has always been a pleasure to work with. He is honest, measured and proactive and as far as I'm concerned, he is unmatched in his knowledge and understanding of the legal rec-2-rec market.

 

Suzy O’Keefe, Head of Associate Practice, Major Lindsey & Africa

I found Tom’s advice and market insight invaluable in helping me make my decision. He was able to present me with a wide range of options and gave me all the important information. He was not at all pushy but instead asked all the right questions, listened to what I said and advised accordingly. I would recommend Tom to anyone looking to make a career move.

Liam Richardson, Head of Financial Services, In-house & Europe, Marsden Group 

I have worked with Tom for many years, hired a number of recruitment consultants through him and have always valued his insight as a specialist R2R within the legal space.  Most recently, Tom supported me as a candidate and ultimately introduced me to my current firm which has been a perfect fit.  He's one of the few that genuinely knows the legal space and the personalities within it.  Would definitely recommend.

Valerie Phillips, Vice President at Solomon Page,
New York 

It was a pleasure to work with Tom. It cannot be easy to recruit recruiters - just like doctors make bad patients, legal recruiters (especially those not market-ready) make challenging candidates. Yet Tom offers keen insights about the New York market which make him an asset to have in your corner. He balances a willingness to share advice when it's sought with the patience and restraint necessary to let candidates decide for themselves whether to accept offers.