Overview

• Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Slough, England (SL3 9AY), Ellis-Wake Legal Recruitment specializes in Thames Valley legal market placements
• Owned by Dan Wake, a qualified solicitor and REC Institute of Recruitment Professionals affiliate with recruitment experience since 2004
• Recognized by Field Seymour Parkes Senior Partner Ian Wood-Smith as the ‘go to’ agency for senior legal hires in the South East
• Handled 10+ documented senior moves including Corporate Partner placements from top 50 City firms to Thames Valley practices between 2004-2023
• Originated from Dan Wake’s leadership of a global recruitment agency’s UK Regional legal private practice team (2004-2009)

Specializations

• Placement of London-based partners into Thames Valley law firms (e.g., Banking Partner from top 10 City firm to Thames Valley)
• Intra-regional partner moves within private practice (e.g., Corporate Associate to Partner promotion within Thames Valley firms)
• Sector-specific recruitment for Corporate, Banking, and Commercial IT legal roles (demonstrated by 6/10 documented moves)
• Cross-market transitions including US firm Senior Associates to UK National firms (e.g., Banking Senior Associate to top 100 Surrey firm)

Services & Approach

• Full-cycle senior recruitment for law firms targeting associates and partners (specifically in Thames Valley/South East England)
• Strategic market advisory services for law firm leadership on regional legal trends and growth planning
• London-to-regions relocation expertise for partners in Corporate, Banking, and Media IP practice areas
• Career progression services including associate-to-partner promotions within Thames Valley firms