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When considering a chambers move with my team, I met with all the major players in the industry. Guy and Tony were our clear preferred choice.

They were authentic in their approach, challenged us when they felt it necessary and ultimately delivered a seamless service. Most importantly they showed complete discretion, which was for us the most important criteria.

Their reputation for being leaders in their field is well deserved and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

We have used Guy’s services on several occasions to facilitate the recruitment of new barristers. He is highly responsive , professional and extremely sensitive to both the needs of the set and the individual recruit in question. He is someone who genuinely cares that whoever he recruits is placed in a set that is best suited to their talents and personality. He has an excellent understanding of the changing needs of the Bar. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

As a candidate I found Guy hugely supportive, instructive and thorough. Guy was very generous and flexible with his time throughout the process from initial inquiry through to offer. In terms of advice and guidance, having worked with a number of Headhunters and Recruitment Agencies throughout my career, I found Guy’s guidance really insightful and beneficial and therefore I would highly recommend Guy to both employers and prospective employees for his person centred approach and exceptional service delivery.

I have worked with Tony for a number of years; during this time he has been responsible for introducing a number of excellent new members to our clerking and administrative teams.

Tony communicates clearly and is always on top of our assignments. He knows his market well and I know that I can rely on him for my recruitment needs.

I have worked with Tony for a number of years. He is both trustworthy and authentic in his approach. Due to his previous Chambers' experience, he understands what's needed when it comes to finding a good clerk to support my team. He is my first point of contact when hiring because of his quality service, fast response time and attention to detail.

As a chambers we’ve worked with Tony on a number of different projects. One consistent aspect and benefit of his approach ‎is the ability to go above and beyond what we’ve contracted him to do. His professional approach is matched by integrity, and a user-friendly demeanour which is always appreciated. His consistency, attention to detail and proactive nature sets him apart. He is a pleasure to deal with and we would not hesitate in recommending him. He provides a professional and effortless level of support, leaving no stone unturned.

Guy Hewetson used his considerable experience with perception and sensitivity in assisting us to restructure our senior management and clerking to meet the challenges and opportunities of the modern Bar. We are delighted with the results achieved.

Excellent level of service and quality of candidate provided. The leaders in their field for recruitment both for the Bar and Practice Management in Chambers.

It was a Rolls Royce consultancy service.

At a time of significant change for chambers, with the attendant risks and opportunities, it was important that we identified and recruited an exceptional new Chief Executive for our chambers. Guy Hewetson provided us with an excellent and high calibre pool of candidates. Guy’s knowledge and assistance with the process was invaluable and has resulted in the appointment of an exceptional new Chief Executive for our chambers.

Chambers have worked extensively with Tony . He has been creative and understands the inner workings of Chambers and the sort of personalities required. I would recommend Tony and Hewetson & Co.

I have sought Guy Hewetson’s advice twice. On one occasion he prevented me from making an error of judgment and on the other he gave me an option I had not considered. He knows the market place very well but more importantly he understands the key to placing professional people correctly. He is conscientious, trustworthy, authentic.

Guy Hewetson successfully won the competition to recruit a CEO for the Bar of Northern Ireland. The process was executed with incredible sensitivity and skill and we were impressed with the calibre of applicant shortlisted. At such a challenging time for the Bar of Northern Ireland it was imperative for us to secure an exceptional individual to strategise and work tirelessly on behalf of the Bar. Guy Hewetson demonstrated a unique insight and knowledge of the demands of the modern day profession and steered us to a highly satisfactory outcome.

Tony makes the whole recruitment process seamless. He is honest, proactive and responds with speed and efficiency. Due to his extensive network and previous Clerking experience, he has an in depth understanding of the market. He always makes himself available and has helped us with a number of important hires.

Guy Hewetson is a sound judge of character and abilities. His prepared summaries on each of about 20 candidates (for four roles), were invariably spot on. It made the tasks of my interviewing panels much easier than would otherwise have been the case.

Guy Hewetson is a high level performer and his knowledge of placement in the legal market is outstanding. I have worked with him for a number of years and his confident, straight forward and warm personality makes the experience a real pleasure.

The three senior staff members recruited have collectively enabled my Chambers to effect the meaningful transformation we sought.

Some of the credit for that must go back to the role Guy Hewetson played in getting the right people to interview, and his measured guidance and considered advice throughout the process.

We used Guy Hewetson for the recruitment of our Senior Clerk. He demonstrated sensitivity and discretion throughout the process. He took time to understand our needs and his experience and expertise played a major part in achieving a successful outcome.