JAMES CHANNER INTERNATIONAL – Recruitment Agency Profile

About Agency

Overview

• Founded in 2009, JAMES CHANNER INTERNATIONAL operates from 35 New Broad Street, London, with a second office in New York, serving clients in the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Specializes in cross-border Partner moves and New Office Openings for law firms, with direct experience in emerging markets like Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Focuses on reducing lateral-hiring costs for US law firms through Managed Law Firm RPO services, disrupting traditional legal search methodologies.
• Employs a team of 2 professionals coordinating global recruitment strategies for domestic and international law firms.
• Targets directional growth for US law firms by penetrating new markets, including energy, pharmaceuticals, and financial services sectors.

Specializations

• Legal & Compliance recruitment for partners and law firm management (LFM) professionals
• International Legal Recruitment across US, Europe, and Asia for corporate, litigation, and regulatory roles
• Law Firm Management staffing for executive roles in banking, private equity, and intellectual property
• Legal RPO Services tailored for telecoms, energy, and pharmaceutical industries

Services & Approach

• Global Legal Search for Partner-level appointments in tax, technology, and funds sectors
• Managed Law Firm RPO services to streamline lateral hiring in financial services and regulatory practices
• Strategic support for cross-border Partner relocations and international office expansions
• Executive search for law firm management roles in emerging markets like Hong Kong and Singapore