About Us

Hannah has worked in Private Practice associate recruitment since 2011, and is one of the leading associate specialist consultants in the London market. She has placed lawyers at all levels of seniority and across all practice areas into many of the most prestigious and successful firms in the London market. She has extensive experience in retained, exclusive and contingent search mandates.

When not working she enjoys sampling London’s restaurant scene (and running to work it off!)

Holta specialises in placing sssociates within Private Practice, having worked in the legal recruitment industry since 2011. Her client base consists of top US and UK law firms and she has experience across a range of transactional practice areas with a particular focus on Finance, Tax and Corporate.

Holta is a passionate advocate of Diversity and Inclusion, hosts our Diversity in Leadership podcast and is constantly looking for innovative ways to help our clients secure top talent from under-represented backgrounds.

Outside of work you will find Holta at art galleries and theatres or on her sofa, watching reality TV shows.

Eden Brown is a Senior Consultant in our Private Practice team, specialising in U.K. and U.S. law firm recruitment in London. Through proven delivery, Eden has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor who adds genuine value to the recruitment process. 

Prior to joining Montresor, Eden established and led one of New Zealand’s largest legal recruitment teams.

Josh heads up the In-House and Interim divisions at Montresor Legal. Josh has over 10 years of recruitment experience and was previously a manager at a global PLC recruitment agency. He has particular expertise in financial services and litigation, and takes a lead role in business development, thought leadership and people management.

Outside of the office, Josh enjoys boxing, going to the gym and telling jokes only he finds funny.

Elmira is a Business Director in the Transactional practice arm of the In-House division at Montresor Legal. She has over 13 years of legal recruitment experience, specialising in the placement of finance, funds and regulatory lawyers into some of the major investment banks, buy side firms and law firms.

When not in the office Elmira is busy running around after her young child!

Phil has been working in legal recruitment since 2015 helping Heads of Legal and General Counsels to build high performing teams across a wide range of industries in both the UK and continental Europe.

When not busy chatting to lawyers you’ll probably find him wandering around the grounds of a national trust property with his wife and dog.

Billie has 8 years of industry experience and currently works across all C&I sectors with a focus on tech. Her clients range from start-ups to globally listed businesses. Billie has expertise in first legal appointments and team builds on an international scale.

Outside of work you will find Billie hosting increasingly elaborate dinner parties or dreaming up her next big adventure abroad.

Sam has over 5 years of legal recruitment experience and joined Montresor Legal in 2021 from a boutique In-House legal agency. Sam heads up the Interim C&I desk, working on roles from Legal Counsel through to General Counsel. He has clients across the full C&I spectrum including tech, fintech, e-commerce, media, construction, infrastructure, professional services and charities/not for profits.

Outside of work you will find Sam playing or more likely talking about football, cooking or tending to his ever growing collection of houseplants.

Emma has over 10 years experience in legal recruitment and joined Montresor Legal from an international ALSP in 2021. She works as part of our Fortunato White Label offering and specialises placing lawyers with corporates on an interim or fixed term basis.

Outside of work Emma enjoys yoga, cooking and maintaining a love-hate relationship with running half marathons.

Purdeep is a derivatives lawyer with over 10 years experience. She has worked in both private practice and in-house. She joined Montresor Legal in 2021 and brings with her in-depth industry knowledge and a strong network of legal contacts. Purdeep mainly specialises in the financial services sector. 

In her free time, Purdeep enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time outdoors hiking and cycling.

Hannah has over 5 years of legal recruitment experience in the In-House sector. She joined Montresor Legal in 2022 coming from another leading legal recruitment agency in the interim market. Hannah specialises in providing corporates across a range of industry sectors with flexible legal resource, placing candidates on an interim and contract basis.

Outside of the office, Hannah is a competitive netball player. 

Sam has over 5 years of legal recruitment experience and joined Montresor Legal in 2021 from a boutique In-House legal agency. Sam heads up the Interim C&I desk, working on roles from Legal Counsel through to General Counsel. He has clients across the full C&I spectrum including tech, fintech, e-commerce, media, construction, infrastructure, professional services and charities/not for profits.

Outside of work you will find Sam playing or more likely talking about football, cooking or tending to his ever growing collection of houseplants.

Oliver joined Montresor Legal in 2023 from a specialist business services recruitment agency. He works on placing business support and paralegal roles, working across both permanent and interim markets. Building trust and long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates is what Oliver loves about the world of recruitment.

Outside of work, Oliver enjoys long walks, spontaneous city-breaks and a Sunday roast at his favourite pub!

Lucy is a Senior Recruitment Assistant at Montresor Legal. Lucy supports and works alongside the Director of our Business Services and Paralegal divisions.

Outside of work you will find Lucy eating her way through London and trying not to get lost on the tube.

Alex is joined the Business Services and Paralegal divisions in 2023, after spending over a year supporting our Private Practice team. Alex also has two years of recruitment experience prior to joining Montresor Legal.

Alex assists candidates who are looking for a move within the Business Services and Paralegal space. She has built up excellent knowledge of the legal market after working closely with outstanding consultants on our Private Practice team. Her knowledge will ensure she can advise, understand and support you with your next move.

In her spare time you will find Alex binge watching crime documentaries and supporting the Springboks.

Stevie-Jo Barter joined Montresor Legal from a specialist business services legal recruitment agency, and has 3 years experience in the recruitment industry. She works on all permanent and interim business services type roles.

Stevie offers a unique and personal approach to recruitment, she is passionate about building long-lasting relationships and trust with her clients and candidates, as well as ensuring an exceptional service is delivered and their needs are always met.

Outside of work, Stevie enjoys fitness classes, reading, spending time with friends and family and going to the theatre.

Oliver joined Montresor Legal in 2023 from a specialist business services recruitment agency. He works on placing business support and paralegal roles, working across both permanent and interim markets. Building trust and long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates is what Oliver loves about the world of recruitment.

Outside of work, Oliver enjoys long walks, spontaneous city-breaks and a Sunday roast at his favourite pub!

Lucy is a Senior Recruitment Assistant at Montresor Legal. Lucy supports and works alongside the Director of our Business Services and Paralegal divisions.

Outside of work you will find Lucy eating her way through London and trying not to get lost on the tube.

Alex is joined the Business Services and Paralegal divisions in 2023, after spending over a year supporting our Private Practice team. Alex also has two years of recruitment experience prior to joining Montresor Legal.

Alex assists candidates who are looking for a move within the Business Services and Paralegal space. She has built up excellent knowledge of the legal market after working closely with outstanding consultants on our Private Practice team. Her knowledge will ensure she can advise, understand and support you with your next move.

In her spare time you will find Alex binge watching crime documentaries and supporting the Springboks.

Jez acts as a board advisor and executive coach to Montresor, having worked with the management team for 15 years. Jez has coached a wide variety of CEO’s, leaders and teams across many sectors of the business world, as well as teams and elite performers within the professional sports world.