Our Expertise

“Jonny and Ed are an absolute pleasure to work with. They combine deep market knowledge with a dogged determination to deliver results, all the while keeping us informed of developments and remaining completely respectful of our processes – I have no hesitation in recommending them”.

“We have worked with Jonny and Ed on several key mandates in the UK and internationally. Not only do I thoroughly enjoy working with them but their market insight, the research they provide and their understanding of the intricacies of complex senior recruitment processes is first class.”

“My team and I are big fans of Ed and Jonny’s. They are first class people with an extremely refreshing approach in what is a crowded market. I am positive that Fort Stratford Partners will be a legal recruitment powerhouse in the very near future.”

“Ed helped deliver our first lateral partner for several years in a challenging market. He is extremely driven, a real pleasure to work with and someone who I trust in the market.”

“I have worked with Jonny for many years and he has helped to secure some of our most successful lateral partner hires. He is extremely well connected in the construction disputes market and I know that when we instruct him, he delivers.”

“There is no recruiter that I would prefer work with outside of the US than Jonny Fort. He is not only a top-calibre recruiter, Jonny is focused on growing our firm with quality talent that fits our culture and opportunities, rather than simply ticking boxes. In addition to the great work that he and Ed have done for us in London, Jonny recently led our expansion into Singapore where I witnessed first-hand just how in tune he is with our business and our vision for an office. His market overviews and candidate reviews are the best I have seen. He is an impressive and ethical operator who is also a great guy.”

“Ed is very easy to deal with and insightful about the private equity and general legal market. When working together he was responsive and able to deal with issues quickly to ensure a positive outcome.”

“Jonny Fort is the go-to head-hunter in the International Arbitration market. His ability to combine the professional with the personal is unique and I value our relationship immensely.”

“I’ve known Ed for several years during which he oversaw my first move as a lateral partner. He has become my go-to headhunter and someone I can rely on as a trusted friend. He’s well connected, highly responsive and overall a pleasure to work with.”

"Jonny is the least “recruitery” recruiter I have ever worked with. He is very discreet and knows the London Disputes market like the back of his hand. He is also great fun to have lunch with!"

“We have known and worked with Ed over several years, most recently on a bespoke project involving Italy and London. He is discreet, well connected across senior levels and someone we trust in helping to navigate complex discussions.”

“I have known and worked with Jonny for years. He knows the International Arbitration market inside out, gives very accurate and honest assessments of law firms and individuals alike and he is tremendous fun to work with.”

"Max demonstrates a commendable level of patience and understanding when it comes to handling the demands of an in-house law firm. His ability to adapt to our processes and grasp the intricacies of our mandates is greatly appreciated. Max curates candidate profiles that align well with our requirements, ensuring a seamless experience.  Thank you for your support."

“Ed helped me during my first lateral partner move. I find him to always be on top of things and very responsive. He is well plugged in across the private equity market and straightforward to deal with.”

“I have only known Jonny for a couple of years, however I find his enthusiasm for what he does infectious. I have worked in the disputes market for decades and his understanding and coverage of that market is second to none. I really enjoy his company and collaborating with him.”

"I’ve worked with Max for a number of years and he always produces high quality candidates for a search. A true expert in terms of both market knowledge and his rapport with candidates. I would recommend Max to anyone looking for top tier legal talent."

“I very much appreciated Ed’s direct and down to earth approach in treating my position. He was dedicated and proactive while also showing genuine integrity and respect. His attentive follow-ups ensured that details were carefully and timely dealt with and ultimately delivered a smooth transition. I strongly therefore recommend Ed.”

"Max is incredibly responsive and well tapped in to the market, but more importantly he cares about his candidates and ensuring they find a role that fits them. He always focused on my best interests and I couldn’t recommend him more highly."

“Ed is hard working and a real pleasure to deal with. I always feel he offers honest advice with my best interests at heart. He is clearly well known across the major law firms and someone I’m pleased to recommend.”

“Ed is a thorough, diligent professional with a sound perspective of the market. He really goes the extra mile and has a very personable approach. I highly recommend him.”