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When organisations think about the cost of a poor hire, the focus is often immediate and visible: recruitment fees, onboarding time, or the disruption caused by restarting a hiring process. In governance-critical roles, however, these surface-level costs are rarely the most significant. For UK financial services firms and law practices, poor recruitment within compliance, regulatory…

For UK and EU financial institutions, the post-Brexit regulatory debate has moved beyond a simple question of divergence versus convergence. By 2026, the reality is more nuanced – and more strategically demanding. Regulatory frameworks on both sides of the Channel are evolving with distinct priorities, political drivers, and supervisory philosophies. Yet they remain deeply interconnected…

When hiring for governance-critical roles, choosing the right recruitment model can make all the difference. For law firms and financial services organisations navigating compliance, regulatory risk and cybersecurity hiring in the UK, the decision often comes down to two approaches: retained search recruitment or contingency recruitment. Both models have their place – but each suits…

Hiring for corporate governance roles is unlike any other recruitment challenge. Whether you’re seeking a Compliance Officer, Regulatory Risk Lead or Head of Information Security, the stakes are high – and the right recruitment partner can make all the difference. For UK-based financial services and law firms, choosing a recruiter with true specialisation in governance…