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• "Deacon Search stood out from other firms as having the highest standards of professionalism and genuine expert knowledge of the market place. They guided and supported me through a demanding process with determination, reassurance and good humour."
• "I have worked very closely with Deacon Search and the service I received was excellent in every respect: thorough, carefully-considered, polite and efficient."
• "Deacons were friendly and professional and kept me well informed throughout the process. They struck me as people who think carefully about the potential match between their client firms and the individuals they approach on their behalf."
• "The single most important quality that an Executive Search organisation needs to have is a willingness to seek to place the individual in an environment that will work over the long term. This is more important than money or prestige (for either the individual or the search agency). Deacon Search certainly convinced me that it has that quality."
• "I was very impressed with your approach. My eyes were opened to an excellent opportunity which I would not have given serious consideration but for your input. I also greatly appreciated the professional approach in not circulating my details widely, allowing me the chance to control the process. Now that I am settled in a managing partner position, I will certainly be looking to use your services in the not-too-distant future."
• "Deacon Search handled discussions with excellent communication skills and unfailing charm."
• "I found the service to be very helpful, friendly and supportive. In particular, when there was a slight delay from the firm you kept in touch and helped clarify the suspected reasons for those delays instead of suddenly becoming non contactable yourself as I hear is the case with some other recruiters - so thank you!" "Throughout the negotiation Deacon Search were professional and helpful, without being too aggressive. The negotiations progressed efficiently and smoothly to an offer and acceptance. Overall, Deacon Search performed excellently."
• "I found your approach to be both professional and courteous throughout. You knew the market well and I enjoyed dealing with you."
• "I found Deacon Search to provide a first rate service, as I told White & Case at the time I accepted their offer. I would have no hesitation in recommending you and Deacon Search to others. From my point of view the most important things are to feel that a headhunter understands the practice and job spec, is someone you can feel comfortable with and who you can trust and is not someone who is just interested in clinching a “sale”. I was very pleased to find in you a person who exhibited those necessary qualities."
• "Following an approach from Deacon Search I was offered a partnership with an excellent firm, a marvellous opportunity for me. Deacon Search were extremely professional, helpful and transparent in their dealings with me, and made the process a smooth one."
• "Deacon Search did a fantastic job in finding me a position in a tough legal market. Thier professional attitude and commitment to finding me the job I wanted has made them stand out among all the other recruiters I have encountered over the years. They gave me regular progress reports which meant that I didn't have to keep chasing them for updates. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Job well done!"
• "Paul was excellent. He took the time and trouble to help me identify the firms that would match my requirements and to make sure that I was happy with and fully informed about the options available. He was also very open and sincere with his advice. He clearly has a detailed knowledge of the legal market. I would recommend him to anyone looking to effect a move."
• "I found the service provided by Deacon Search to be thoroughly professional and very supportive of me as a candidate for a senior partnership role in a major international law firm. I greatly enjoyed working with Paul Deacon and would not hesitate to recommend his firm to those seeking to fill senior positions in the UK legal market"
• "Deacon Search approached me on behalf of Beachcroft. I am very grateful to Paul and to his colleagues for the manner in which they handled their assignment. In particular they represented BW and the position accurately and I found their integrity to be most impressive."
• "I really enjoyed my dealings with Paul. He immediately focused on the pertinent issues and his strategic advice was mature and totally accurate. He was honest and very in tune with the market. In short, his approach was spot on."
• "Paul helped make what can be a very difficult process go remarkably smoothly. Having come across other head hunters in the past, and having been initially quite reluctant to leave my then current position, Paul's approach was personable, encouraging and yet not pushy. Always available when required, I would certainly recommend him to others."
• "I never thought I'd personally like a firm of headhunters, let alone be impressed by them. Deacon Search was refreshingly different. Paul's knowledge and personal conduct was pivotal in my appraisal of the firm, and the firm of me, we both had absolute confidence in his judgment that this was a great match. The process was always transparent and Paul made sure there were no surprises at each step - I never doubted we would get to the finishing line. This has been a success for us all. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul and his team."
• "I was very impressed with the highly professional approach of Deacon Search in seeking to place me as a senior partner. In particular with Paul Deacon. Paul took great care to match me to appropriate opportunities in the market rather than offering numerous inappropriate firms, a practise of other recruitment firms. As a senior partner I was very selective and Paul was very thoughtful and considered in his approach. He thoroughly understood the importance to me of my move to another firm and the deliberation in my approach. My overriding reason in my recommending Paul is that in being faced with competing offers he provided excellent balanced advice notwithstanding his own interest. To me that speaks volumes and one cannot ask more of an advisor. I have no hesitation in recommending Deacon Search."
• "I was very impressed with Deacon Search's knowledge of the legal market and the quality of service I received. Paul Deacon and Sarah Fulbrook were great to deal with, very knowledgeable, proactive and responsive and they produced results. I highly recommend them both."
• "I was very happy with Deacon Search's assistance with my move. Paul and Norah understood the market and their client. They were efficient and courteous. I would certainly recommend them."