Private Practice - Associates

Access off-market opportunities at top firms

Our Associate business embodies Montresor's core values of Partnership and Intelligence.  Our Consultants are a combination of former lawyers and highly experienced legal recruitment experts with deep networks amongst Partners and Recruitment teams across all US and UK firms.

Why Montresor

Deal with a consultative recruiter, specialised in your area of practice

Access roles at US and UK firms before they come out anywhere else

Extensive support through the interview and moving process

Meet our experts

Hamish Drake

Senior Director

Hamish is a Senior Director at Montresor Legal and leads the law firm practice recruiting partners and associates on behalf of US and UK law firms in London and abroad. Prior to entering legal recruitment over 8 years ago, Hamish practiced as a debt finance lawyer with national and international law firms in Australia and his home country, New Zealand.

+44 (0)7400346101

Hannah Benger

Business Director

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!)

+44 (0)7593572781

Eden Brown

Senior Consultant

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.

+44 (0) 7593 572 746

Holly McMahon

Consultant

Holly has spent three years placing lawyers into some of the top law firms in New Zealand and Australia. She joined our private practice team in June 2024, recruiting associates for US and UK law firms in London. Holly has experience executing on mandates across the full spectrum of practice areas. She is known for taking a consultative and down-to-earth approach to assisting lawyers to find their ideal role.

Outside of work, she is often checking out different food spots in London or jogging around all the parks (still figuring out which one is her favourite)

+44 (0)7706318211

Nimra Qayyum

Recruitment Assistant

As a dedicated Recruitment Assistant at Montresor, I specialise in supporting our Private Practice team. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities, I strive to ensure a seamless recruitment experience for both clients and candidates. My commitment to excellence and my proactive approach help drive the success of our team and contribute to the growth of our clients' practices.

Outside of work, I enjoy baking and photography, finding joy in creating delicious treats and capturing life's beautiful moments through the lens.I also have a passion for blogging about my experiences and discoveries.

+44 (0) 7562 626 036

Dylan Morrison

Senior Consultant

+44 0) 7593 572 745