Aaron’s enthusiasm and commitment was amazing. This coupled with him taking the time to listen to and understand the issues that were important to me in finding a new role made the whole process very easy from start to finish. I knew I was in safe and extremely capable hands through out.

Aaron has an intuitive ability to place candidates in the right firm for the long term. Aaron was the only recruitment professional I would agree to work with. I absolutely trusted Aaron to look after my best interests; his knowledge of the market, the lateral hire process and the intricacies of various law firms was second to none; and he provided expert coaching on the preparation of detailed business plans, the interview process, negotiating the best offer and finally the exit from my previous firm. I highly recommend Aaron to any partner even remotely thinking of moving firm.

I have recently worked with Aaron Balfour whilst moving to a new law firm. Aaron expertly guided me through the process with incredible dedication and skill. He is extremely knowledgeable about the industry in general and my area in particular and i always felt he was providing his guidance from an informed position which, most importantly, was tailored to my specific circumstances. I very much felt that Aaron was aiming to ensure the best move for me which is a rare thing in a recruiter. He was accessible every step of the way and made the entire process very much smoother than it could have been – i could not recommend him highly enough.

Aaron was spot on when it came to identifying potential law firms and we were successful with the first firm I interviewed with. He was attentive and listened to my needs.

As the target of an approach by a Head-Hunter, one needs to be confident that there is a real opportunity and that the agent has done his homework, knows the personalities and objectives of a proposed introduction. Keeping momentum without creating unwelcome pressure, correcting misconceptions and resolving these, putting success of the appointment above the fee are essential characteristics. The agent must be trusted by client and the target. Whether as a client or a target, one can trust Aaron’s judgment knowledge and integrity. What everyone makes of an opportunity or introduction is of course what they wants make of it.

Aaron was great to deal with. He is very thorough and is not the type to put someone forward for a role if he doesn’t genuinely believe they meet his client’s criteria. Aaron really knows his client’s business and the personalities of the people there; so much so that he really feels like part of their team. As such, he is able to provide lawyers with a lot of useful insight to assist with preparation for interview. I would thoroughly recommend Aaron to interviewees and employers alike.

Aaron Balfour of Balfour Lewis is a consummate and wise professional, who also brings acumen, passion and integrity to the often tricky world of legal recruitment. To reiterate another client, “Aaron makes you feel like his only client and really takes the time to understand your objectives and how best to achieve them. Aaron’s market knowledge and connections are second to none, and I have absolute confidence in his knowledge and advice.” As a consequence of working with Aaron, he has become a good friend and a trusted adviser. I heartily recommend Aaron.

I have worked with Aaron twice over the last 10 years and have always found him to be both very knowledgeable about my area of the law and very easy to get on with. I have found his advice on the market and my way forward truly invaluable and have come to think of him as much as a friend as a recruitment consultant. I trust Aaron and have found other recruitment consultants difficult to trust. I would recommend Balfour Lewis’s services to anyone be they a lawyer or an employer.

Aaron Balfour of Balfour Lewis recently placed me at a well regarded law firm based in Holborn. He guided me throughout the interview process with true professionalism, clarity of thought, wisdom (based on considerable experience), integrity, transparency and with good humour. It was through his congenial and personable nature together with his sharp mind and sensitivity that helped bring about my successful partnership appointment.  I would add that if Aaron does not believe that the pairing of a particular candidate to a firm is appropriate he would undoubtedly make his views heard.

I can strongly recommend Aaron Balfour of Balfour Lewis if you want to learn of the opportunities for a move at partner level.  Not only does Aaron have superb connections and a very detailed understanding of the London market, but he also always acts with the utmost discretion.  Unlike many headhunters he is not afraid to warn candidates away from certain possibilities if he doesn’t consider the firm in question is going to be a good fit.