M&A Associate (London) Moves to Hong Kong

Candidate: Corporate M&A/PE Associate

Level: Class of 2020

Move: US Firm (London) to US Firm (Hong Kong)

Location: Hong Kong

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Background

This candidate reached out to our Hong Kong legal recruiter, Sonia Taylor, with a clear goal: to relocate closer to family while maintaining his position in a top-tier legal market with excellent deals, clients, and compensation. Hong Kong was their first choice, combining proximity to home with career growth opportunities.

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The Journey

Although the candidate had only been with their current firm for a few months, Sonia’s expansive market knowledge allowed her to identify a leading US firm in Hong Kong that was actively seeking an M&A/PE associate. Knowing this firm viewed candidates from the candidate’s current firm favourably, Sonia immediately got to work.

With the candidate engaged in another process at the time, Sonia leveraged her strong relationship with the hiring partner to expedite feedback and directly schedule interviews, streamlining the process significantly.

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Outcome

Just three weeks after their initial conversation, this candidate received and happily accepted an offer from a top US firm in Hong Kong. The speed and efficiency of this process underscore the importance of working with a recruiter who has deep market insights and strong professional connections.

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Recruiter's Insight

"In the last few weeks I am speaking to more and more returnees, candidates wanting to return to Asia from the UK, Australia, or US.  These candidates want to be closer to family or want to start focusing on Asia deals.  It’s great to see his, and I know this is a positive sign for the Asia legal market." - Sonia Taylor, Hong Kong Legal Recruiter

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Looking for your next career move?

If you’re seeking to explore new opportunities, reach out to Sonia for expert guidance and market-leading insights to make your next move a success.

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