The Appleby Brown Partnership

The Appleby Brown Partnership, based in London, specialises in Executive Search across the Legal, Compliance & Risk, and Banking & Financial Services sectors. Our dedicated team delivers pivotal talent solutions for organisations navigating complex regulatory and financial landscapes throughout the United Kingdom.

At The Appleby Brown Partnership, we specialise in executive search for the legal, compliance, and regulatory sectors. Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Gill Appleby and Catherine Brown, we combine over 40 years of expertise across private practice and financial services. Our boutique firm is dedicated to providing bespoke, partner-led advisory services to law firms, financial institutions, and professionals, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and market insight. We focus on long-term relationships, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that support career growth and organisational development. Our Private Practice team expertly assists in building prominent UK, US, and international law and professional services firms, while our In-House team excels in placing General Counsel, Heads of Compliance, and senior regulatory professionals within leading financial organisations. Committed to diversity and inclusion, we actively promote representative shortlists and unbiased hiring practices. The Appleby Brown Partnership is your trusted partner for exceptional executive search and career management in the legal and compliance markets.