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I've run Ogilvie & Davies for thirty-four years. If I've contacted you, it's because I believe you are genuinely suited to a role I've been exclusively instructed to handle.
These aren't speculative approaches. They are genuine opportunities with firms that have asked me to find the right person.
So let's talk about why I have approached you in confidence. You can hear the details, ask the questions that matter and decide whether it could be a meaningful advancement in your career.
Our Expertise
Our Areas of Expertise
In-House
I work with organisations across a diverse range of industries, both in the UK and internationally, connecting exceptional legal professionals with challenging and rewarding in-house opportunities.
My focus is on Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel and other senior in-house legal appointments, working across a broad spectrum of sectors and business environments.
Through an extensive network of active and passive legal talent, I help organisations identify and engage the calibre of lawyer they need — including for complex, highly specialised or particularly challenging appointments where conventional recruitment approaches may fall short.
Associates & Solicitors
Since 1993, I have worked exclusively within the legal sector, building relationships with leading firms, specialist practices and organisations across the market. Over more than three decades, I have developed an understanding of the legal profession, the people within it and the opportunities that can genuinely enhance a legal career.
For candidates, this means access to opportunities that may not be widely advertised, together with an informed and confidential perspective on the market. Whether you are considering your next move now or simply want to understand what opportunities might exist, I take the time to understand your experience, ambitions and priorities before introducing you to anything that I believe is genuinely relevant.
Partners & Directors
My extensive experience in recruiting for partner-level roles, including salaried and equity partnerships, gives me a significant understanding of the market and the opportunities available to senior lawyers.
Whether you are an equity partner, salaried partner, director or senior associate considering your first move into partnership, I offer discreet, informed advice and access to opportunities that align with your ambitions, experience and long-term career objectives.
International Opportunities
If you are considering an international move, the right opportunity is about far more than simply securing a position overseas. It is about finding the right jurisdiction, firm, role and long-term career opportunity.
Through my international network and established relationships across the legal market, I can provide access to opportunities in a range of overseas jurisdictions, including roles that may not be widely advertised.
Whether you are an experienced lawyer looking to broaden your international experience, considering a move to a new jurisdiction, or exploring what opportunities might be available beyond the UK, I offer discreet and informed advice based on your individual experience, ambitions and circumstances.
In-House
I work with organisations across a diverse range of industries, both in the UK and internationally, connecting exceptional legal professionals with challenging and rewarding in-house opportunities.
My focus is on Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel and other senior in-house legal appointments, working across a broad spectrum of sectors and business environments.
Through an extensive network of active and passive legal talent, I help organisations identify and engage the calibre of lawyer they need — including for complex, highly specialised or particularly challenging appointments where conventional recruitment approaches may fall short.
Associates & Solicitors
Since 1993, I have worked exclusively within the legal sector, building relationships with leading firms, specialist practices and organisations across the market. Over more than three decades, I have developed an understanding of the legal profession, the people within it and the opportunities that can genuinely enhance a legal career.
For candidates, this means access to opportunities that may not be widely advertised, together with an informed and confidential perspective on the market. Whether you are considering your next move now or simply want to understand what opportunities might exist, I take the time to understand your experience, ambitions and priorities before introducing you to anything that I believe is genuinely relevant.
Partners & Directors
My extensive experience in recruiting for partner-level roles, including salaried and equity partnerships, gives me a significant understanding of the market and the opportunities available to senior lawyers.
Whether you are an equity partner, salaried partner, director or senior associate considering your first move into partnership, I offer discreet, informed advice and access to opportunities that align with your ambitions, experience and long-term career objectives.
International Opportunities
If you are considering an international move, the right opportunity is about far more than simply securing a position overseas. It is about finding the right jurisdiction, firm, role and long-term career opportunity.
Through my international network and established relationships across the legal market, I can provide access to opportunities in a range of overseas jurisdictions, including roles that may not be widely advertised.
Whether you are an experienced lawyer looking to broaden your international experience, considering a move to a new jurisdiction, or exploring what opportunities might be available beyond the UK, I offer discreet and informed advice based on your individual experience, ambitions and circumstances.
In-House
I work with organisations across a diverse range of industries, both in the UK and internationally, connecting exceptional legal professionals with challenging and rewarding in-house opportunities.
My focus is on Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel and other senior in-house legal appointments, working across a broad spectrum of sectors and business environments.
Through an extensive network of active and passive legal talent, I help organisations identify and engage the calibre of lawyer they need — including for complex, highly specialised or particularly challenging appointments where conventional recruitment approaches may fall short.
Associates & Solicitors
Since 1993, I have worked exclusively within the legal sector, building relationships with leading firms, specialist practices and organisations across the market. Over more than three decades, I have developed an understanding of the legal profession, the people within it and the opportunities that can genuinely enhance a legal career.
For candidates, this means access to opportunities that may not be widely advertised, together with an informed and confidential perspective on the market. Whether you are considering your next move now or simply want to understand what opportunities might exist, I take the time to understand your experience, ambitions and priorities before introducing you to anything that I believe is genuinely relevant.
Partners & Directors
My extensive experience in recruiting for partner-level roles, including salaried and equity partnerships, gives me a significant understanding of the market and the opportunities available to senior lawyers.
Whether you are an equity partner, salaried partner, director or senior associate considering your first move into partnership, I offer discreet, informed advice and access to opportunities that align with your ambitions, experience and long-term career objectives.
International Opportunities
If you are considering an international move, the right opportunity is about far more than simply securing a position overseas. It is about finding the right jurisdiction, firm, role and long-term career opportunity.
Through my international network and established relationships across the legal market, I can provide access to opportunities in a range of overseas jurisdictions, including roles that may not be widely advertised.
Whether you are an experienced lawyer looking to broaden your international experience, considering a move to a new jurisdiction, or exploring what opportunities might be available beyond the UK, I offer discreet and informed advice based on your individual experience, ambitions and circumstances.
What Our Clients Say
I have worked with John on a couple of roles and he dealt with the process in a very efficient and professional way from both client and candidate perspectives.
Jacqui Symons
HR Manager, BP Collins
When recruiting, our primary focus is to feel listened to and for someone to understand exactly what our needs are. John always takes the time to understand exactly what we are looking for and helps us achieve this by putting in maximum effort. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John and will continue to use him for our recruitment needs in the future.
Amy Pritchard
HR Coordinator, Ellis Jones
John is a breath of fresh air - a pleasure to deal with, he feels like an extension of our team. He is responsive and resourceful, he is always honest in his assessment and his feedback and he gets results. In a world where people can be seen as commodities, he sees the person, the individual and he absolutely fits our ethos of making a positive difference.
Mairi Probin
Chief Culture and People Officer, The MAPD Group
We have worked with John on numerous assignments and continue to do so. John and his team are a pleasure to deal with, efficient, proactive and they have found us some great candidates. We would highly recommend their services.
Richard Ludlow
CEO, Chattertons
I am really glad I worked with Ogilvie and Davies to move into my current position. Moving firms can be daunting but Sara Bowers made the whole process really easy and her communication was fantastic.
Lizzie
York
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