Isabella is an Associate at The Halkin Partnership who specialises in advising Banking & Finance lawyers across a variety of practice areas from Associate to Partner level with a particular focus on Leverage Finance, Structured Finance, and Restructuring.
Prior to joining Halkin, Isabella graduated with a First Class Honours in Criminology & Sociology and gained invaluable experience at a boutique search firm focussing on the hiring of senior leadership for in-house opportunities within the tech space.

Sarah joined Halkin in 2009 and co-heads the firm. She has over twenty years’ experience in the recruitment and executive search industry. Prior to joining Halkin, Sarah worked for a global executive search and strategic advisory firm for the Leadership, Talent and Human Capital Consulting markets.

Before this, she led the graduate and training function for a global recruitment firm which was one of the few to successfully IPO. She also headed up the Research function successfully running many client led mandates.

Sarah has a degree in Modern Languages from Newcastle and holds a Licence-ès-Lettres from the Université de Bourgogne. She is bilingual in Spanish and speaks fluent French.

Matthew is an Associate at the Halkin Partnership, who specialises in advising lawyers within all areas of the Tax sector. Prior to joining Halkin, Matthew graduated with a Psychology degree from Cardiff University and gained valuable experience at a search firm in the clean energy sector. Matthew is adept at delivering tailored advice, leveraging deep market knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to consult and support legal professionals in navigating career transitions, identifying new opportunities, and achieving long-term success within the Tax field.

Nicolas is a Senior Associate who specialises in advising qualified lawyers from Associate through to Counsel level. As part of our multi discipline team, Nicolas focusses on assisting lawyers across a range of different practice areas including Corporate, Competition, IP and Dispute Resolution.

Nicolas graduated from the University of Kent with a degree in History before pursuing the GDL. After gaining experience as a paralegal in a city law firm, Nicolas has spent the last 6 years working in private practice legal recruitment with both a large multi-national and a boutique search firm.

Sam is an Associate at Halkin and a part of the firm’s multidisciplinary team, specialising in advising lawyers across a wide range of practice areas. Before joining Halkin and transitioning into the recruitment space, Sam worked in finance for a fund management company within the UK living sector. Outside of work, Sam is also a semi-professional footballer.

Gordon Gooding established Halkin in 2008 to focus on delivering exceptional mandates and high-quality client service.

Prior to forming Halkin, he oversaw the Corporate team at a legal executive search boutique where he placed Partners, Senior Associates and General Counsel. Before this, he gained additional expertise at a global recruitment firm where he established its legal practice.

With over twenty years’ experience, Gordon has executed numerous searches across London, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Under his leadership, the firm has built a strong presence in London, and Gordon has supported a range of leaders in building their law firms and organisations.

Gordon is passionate about ensuring Halkin’s partners have access to the best possible talent irrespective of ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background. He is a strong advocate of diversity including social mobility, which he feels leads to a more inclusive and dynamic working environment, avoids one-dimensional thinking and thus creates conditions for improved financial performance. Gordon aligned Halkin with the diversity platform The Amos Bursary to offer a mentoring scheme for black students. In so doing, we ensure talented people of African and Caribbean descent have the opportunity to excel in education and beyond.

Gordon has created a team that is focused on providing a memorable and attentive service to both clients and Halkin’s extensive Talent Network. This, coupled up with a working culture built on learning and collaboration,  is what makes Halkin a reputable firm within the Legal sector.

Charlie H is an Associate who specialises in advising Partners and Associates in the Financial Services and Regulatory sector as well as Trainees on their transition into NQ roles. Charlie graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Marketing before joining the Halkin Partnership as a Research Associate which allowed him to develop a broad spectrum of business and communication skills.

Nic is a Team Assistant at Halkin and plays a key role in supporting the Associates and wider team. She assists with administrative tasks, coordinates events, and contributes to various internal projects, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Before joining Halkin, she graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in Business Management with Marketing. Her career in administration began in Melbourne, during a year spent travelling through Southeast Asia and Australia.

Since returning to the UK, she has built on this experience through a range of administrative roles, developing a strong and proactive, team-focused approach.

Ross is an Associate at the Halkin Partnership in the multidisciplinary team, specialising in Corporate and Competition law. Before joining Halkin, he graduated from the University of Portsmouth and served as a Detective in law enforcement. He later transitioned into legal recruitment, where he now takes a tailored, client and candidate focused approach.

Julia is Head of Research at the Halkin Partnership where she works closely with the team to provide specialist and tailored advice to Partners across a range of sectors. With a strong understanding of the legal landscape, she drives comprehensive talent-mapping and market insights to support our successful partner placements. Prior to joining Halkin, Julia spent the last 3 years working across in-house legal recruitment at a large multi-national firm. Julia attended Monash University in Australia, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce.

Tom is a Partner at Halkin who is responsible for spearheading the Financial Services Regulation and Funds practices at Halkin. With a strong background of cultivating connections and fostering talent, Tom has an impressive track record of successfully placing Partners and Associates in the UK and internationally within these sectors. His passion for this field is evident through his extensive expertise in FinTech, Payments, ESG, and Funds, as well as his keen understanding of their interplay within the Financial Services Regulatory landscape.
Prior to Halkin, Tom gained international experience whilst working in the Sales and Marketing department of a B2B consumer goods company. He also worked for the Global Infrastructure Finance department of a leading accountancy firm. Tom attended the University of Bath, where he earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Social Sciences.

Alisha is a Partner at Halkin and leads the Corporate practice with a strong track record in advising Private Equity and M&A (public and private) lawyers. Alisha has experience advising both partners and associates with a particular interest in the E&I and technology sectors.

Alisha additionally plays an integral part in the growth of the business through leading the Halkin Academy. Prior to joining Halkin, Alisha graduated from a Russell Group university with a bachelor’s degree in law.

Alex is an Associate at the Halkin Partnership who specialises in advising lawyers within the corporate space, including Private Equity and M&A (public and private), from NQ through to Counsel. Alex is also a part of the multi discipline team, helping to assist associates across a range of different practice areas such as competition, IP, real estate and litigation. Prior to joining Halkin, Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Kent and has experience within legal recruitment in the city.

Mehak is an Associate at the Halkin Partnership, and specialises in advising lawyers in the corporate space, with a focus on Private Equity, M&A (public and private), and related areas such as ECM, VC and Corporate Real Estate. In addition to this, Mehak also sits within the multi-disciplinary team to assist associates across a range of different practice areas.
Prior to joining Halkin, Mehak graduated with a First Class Honours in Law and developed a broad understanding of legal knowledge. Mehak leverages her deep industry knowledge and strong market insights to assist clients and associates in developing their corporate offering.
Furthermore, Mehak is passionate about bringing diversity and inclusion into the legal profession to create a positive, inclusive, and lasting impact within the legal sector.

Charlie is a Partner at Halkin and is responsible for the vertical market’s teams, primarily FSR and Tax. He studied the GDL, equipping him with broad legal knowledge which enables him to tailor his approach effectively to individual client needs. He since joined Halkin as a Research Associate and has worked his way up to Partner. Charlie has a plethora of experience dealing with the Tax, Financial Services Regulation and ESG sectors and a proven track record in supporting and securing mandates, as well as providing trusted advice to international clients. Charlie works at both the Associate and Partner level with the ability to provide specialist and tailored advice across his sectors.

Cristina first joined Halkin as Team Assistant and has since progressed through a number of roles to her current position as Executive Assistant & Operations Manager. She provides high-level executive and partner support, while overseeing the smooth running of the office and managing the support function of the business. Her role also spans across people and operations — from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, development, and culture — ensuring Halkin remains a great place to work. Known for her calm efficiency and collaborative approach, Cristina helps keep the team connected and operations running seamlessly.

Adrian joined Halkin as a Research Associate. Prior to joining Halkin, he graduated from the University of Liverpool with a First Class Honours in Law. During his time at university, Adrian developed a broad understanding of the various legal sectors he studied, with a particular interest in alternative dispute resolution. He also gained international experience working in the in-house team of a major Singaporean oil and gas company, after which he continued his legal studies at the City University of Hong Kong. Upon returning from Hong Kong, Adrian further pursued his interest in alternative dispute resolution at the Arbitration Academy in Paris during its 2021 session.

Presently, he is focusing on Halkin’s core areas which encompass Corporate, Banking and Finance, Investments Funds, and Financial Services Regulatory as a Research Lead & Team Assistant.

Tara is an Associate at The Halkin Partnership, advising lawyers in London and Brussels across all levels. While Tara is multidisciplinary and operates across a range of practice areas, her expertise lies primarily within Antitrust and Corporate, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. She has successfully assisted lawyers from newly qualified through to Counsel level, earning a reputation for her professionalism and expertise. Tara is known for her genuine, consultative approach and deep understanding of the legal market. Prior to joining Halkin, Tara was a Principal Associate at another specialist legal search firm, where she built and developed her practice advising Antitrust and Corporate Associates across leading UK and international law firms.

Meila is an Associate who specialises in advising qualified lawyers from Associate through to Counsel level. As part of our multi discipline team, Meila focusses on assisting lawyers across a range of different practice areas including Corporate, Competition, IP and Dispute Resolution.

Meila graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. She spent time practising as an Environmental Lawyer in NZ before relocating to London in 2022. Meila has spent the past 2 years working in legal recruitment, most recently at a boutique search firm.