Disputes & arbitration: challenger boutique. manager>director.

Your newpany

My client is a newly-formed breakaway boutique with a strong European presence. The lead Partner is Global Elite Thought Leader status in several Lexology categories and is recognised as a world-leading Expert in GAR. Cases by default are large and/orplex, and span a wide variety ofmercial and investor-state disputes, with the "sweet spot" being £100-500 million and up to the value of several £billionWith a background in major international firms, the lead Partner wanted to build a distinctive, independent firm for the next generation of Experts, operating in an agile and 21st century manner. Business development is a mix of thought leadership/publishing, carefully and imaginatively curated events with impressively high-profile speakers, and of course one to one. They are embracing the use of AI where appropriate (eg the use of LLMs), and models / packs etc have been developed from best practice in large, global firms. The Partners want to dispense with formal hierarchies and bureaucracy, and are instilling a degree of freedom that is impossible to find in a larger firm.
Importantly, they are able to provide a significant number of co-signing and indeed co-testifying opportunities.
With restrictions now fully lifted they are ready to expand, with a core policy of responsible growth. Currently in 3 locations, the primary focus for initial hires will be for the UK/London.

Your new role

The firm are open to several levels - from Manager through to rising Expert/Director. If you are the latter, this is a gilt-edged opportunity to obtain your first co-signing or co-testifying experience, as the Partners are keen to develop the next generation of Experts and have strong track records in a)their clients accepting rmendation of a joint ticket. and indeed b) in mentoring Directors through to Partner.That said, there is also potentially additional room for an AD/Director who is more driven by the desire to be delivery-centric in producing superb calibre reports and work.

What you'll need to succeed

In all instances, keyponents in your background will include:

ACA/CFA or equivalent

Pure-play track record as a forensic accountant in arbitration,mercial disputes and quantum of damages

This to include some contentious valuations experience

At the more junior end of the scale, already drafting substantive sections of reports, if not yet whole reports

Ideally a background gained in larger firms

Quality of ideas

If a 2nd language is spoken (French or German being of especial interest) this would be a bonus

What you'll get in return

Privately-funded, owner-managed firm: no PE backing as a conscious policy

For now, a default remote-working policy. They work well and openly together, even being based in 3 different locations. Nonetheless when they have hired at least 5 people in London, they will open a physical office space too.

Direct access to and mentorship from seasoned, elite Experts - no unnecessary layers in between

Interesting,plex work which is often cross-jurisdictional

Working with and for top law firms and household name corporates/institutions

Be part of the next generation of Experts

Future Partnership firmly in scope for those that have the ability and ambition to achieve this