Testimonials

A selection of Candidate testimonials:

Claudia's professional relationship with key law firms in the Midlands provided me with a wealth of opportunity to pursue my legal career. Her knowledge of both the East and West Midlands legal market was impressive and well researched. Her proactive approach was both professional and cheery. Claudia is my first choice for recruitment of lawyers for my team.

- Partner - Banking, Birmingham

My experience of working with Leona has always been positive. Looking for new employment on qualification seemed a particularly daunting prospect but the regular contact I received and Leona's positive disposition always inspired confidence. The advice that I have received has always been impartial and of the highest quality. Leona has also taken the time to appreciate the personal side of the situation and I always felt that she would go that extra mile for me.

- Newly Qualified Banking Lawyer

Claudia has placed me in my last two roles. She is very professional, discrete and has good relationships with her clients and finds a good match. Claudia keeps her eye on the ball and is fully abreast of market developments. She keeps in regular contact and provides sound advice and information in respect of the firms she is looking to place you with. She does not simply put you forward for any job going but carefully assesses your profile and the profile of the firms looking to recruit. She will be honest and this saves a lot of wasted time on both sides. I have recommended Claudia to many people and would always do so in the future.

- Senior Associate - Employment, Birmingham

"Adlestrop understood my needs and aspirations perfectly. It was apparent that those needs and aspirations were communicated to the firm identified as being suitable to the extent that a frank and open exchange of views took place in interview. A deal was struck in a very short space of time and there is no doubt that Adlestrop's proactive efforts enabled me to make a move that was so obviously right. Thank you."

- Associate Construction Lawyer

“Adlestrop Consulting provided a first rate professional service which was reliable, efficient and proactive throughout. Time was taken to understand my objectives and to formulate a tailored strategy which was backed up by thorough knowledge of the market place and put into effect with total commitment. Communication was prompt and plentiful. Advice was impartial but always considered and valuable. A fully supportive service, where I felt that the extra mile was travelled to make it truly personal. A very positive experience that inspired confidence and produced great results with a number of good options to choose from, excellent.”

- 7yrs PQE Commercial Property Lawyer

“At all times throughout my job search you kept me informed which I really appreciated. For me looking for new employment was a daunting prospect having only ever worked for one firm since leaving law school. The regular contact was therefore very important to me. You were well versed in the area of law I was looking to practice in and did not try to talk me into another area simply because there would have been more vacancies (which another recruitment firm attempted to do)!”

- 2yrs PQE Regulatory Lawyer

“Listening is really important and I felt that you did that. You also encouraged to look at opportunities which at first glance I probably wouldn't have considered.”

- 6yrs PQE Private Family Lawyer

"I have recently returned to private practice after a number of years away. As a tax specialist, I am not in the legal mainstream, but Tim very quickly grasped what I was interested in doing and drew up a list of firms which he thought could offer me the opportunities I was looking for. It was clear that Tim had excellent access to the key decision makers in those firms and the vast majority were interested in talking to me. A shortlist of three resulted from those discussions. Tim's input was extremely valuable in deciding where to go and I joined one of the firms as a tax partner in June 2007. Tim's contribution to my return to private practice was invaluable and I would have no hesitation in recommending Adlestrop Consulting."

- Tax Partner

“Adlestrop Consulting are undoubtedly the best agency I have had dealings with. They were very determined to secure interviews in the field I wanted to go into. They always kept me informed as to what was happening with my applications and gave excellent advice as to how to approach interviews. I would definitely recommend Adlestrop Consulting to anybody seeking employment.”

- NQ Commercial Property

"In particular, your advice on interview techniques and the notes you forwarded to me were an invaluable tool with regard to my interviews and certainly assisted me in being offered a position. I was particularly impressed with the way you were able to see beyond the pure change of employment aspects of this matter and appreciate the personal side of the situation."

- 1yr PQE Commercial Property

"The regular contact was therefore very important to me. You were well versed in the area of law I was looking to practice in and did not try to talk me into another area simply because there would have been more vacancies (which another recruitment firm attempted to do)!"

- 6yrs PQE Corporate Lawyer

"I found Adlestrop to be proactive and excellent in communicating any information to me. I was regularly updated and found the consultants to be very friendly and supportive".

- 5yrs PQE Associate, Property Finance

"The level of service I received from Adlestrop Consulting exceeded my expectations. They found a large number of suitable vacancies in a short space of time and set up interviews quickly, although I would expect this from any competent recruitment agent. What I did not expect, and was pleasantly surprised with, was the comprehensive information they sent on each firm, the role and the people interviewing me. This made me feel fully prepared for my interviews, which I'm sure helped the way I came across. Most importantly, I am very happy with my new position."

- 4yrs PQE Corporate

“Throughout the arrangement of the interviews Adlestrop Consulting were helpful and always available for a call beforehand in order to establish what I could expect and what would be expected of me and afterwards for a review of what had happened. In particular, your advice on interview techniques and the notes you forwarded to me were an invaluable tool with regard to my interviews and certainly assisted me in being offered a position. I was particularly impressed with the way you were able to see beyond the pure change of employment aspects of this matter and appreciate the personal side of the situation.”

- 2yrs PQE Commercial Property

“I have had experience of a couple of recruitment agencies as you know. Out of all of them you were the only one that I felt really listened to what I was looking for. Having listened to my needs you only suggested suitable positions within an appropriate travelling distance. Listening is really important and I felt that you did that. You also encouraged to look at opportunities which at first glance I probably wouldn't have considered.”

- 6yrs PQE Family Lawyer

"My Experience of working with Aldestrop consulting has been a very positive one. Leona especially was a great help and provided me with a friendly and very professional service clearly showing her knowledge of the market in the areas that I had specified. She sourced appropriate roles from the information that I provided her and ultimately found me the perfect role in the area of Law which I had requested. this was an excellent service and I would recommend it thoroughly."