Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over seven years, excels in legal recruitment and relationship-building. Outside work, she enjoys family time, spicy margaritas, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Driven by curiosity, she once considered a career in the police. Her favourite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.

Amy Turner, now the Business Unit Director at Douglas Scott, oversees all levels of permanent legal recruitment across Yorkshire. Amy has rejoined the company after a number of years away, having previously been with Douglas Scott for 10 years. With 20 years of recruitment experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter and managing a busy life.

Dante Friend is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over four years at the company. Having joined in 2011, he now oversees Hampshire, Dorset, and the southwest. Dante provides a highly professional service, recruiting for all levels of firms, from city and large regional to Legal 500 and high street. If Dante weren’t in recruitment, he would be pursuing a career in journalism. One of his goals this year is to buy a Porsche.

Chris Hodgson is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment with over nine years of experience. He joined in 2015, working with clients across the Midlands, representing candidates from qualified solicitors to legal support staff. Chris has completed a Professional Marketing Course and enjoys travelling. Outside of work, he’s an adventure enthusiast, having experienced extreme activities like skydiving and bungee jumping in New Zealand.

Stephen is a Recruitment Consultant in the London Team at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment. With a background in recruitment education and over two years' experience, he brings a focused, people-first approach to matching legal professionals with the right roles. Passionate about career growth and high-quality service, Stephen is driven to support both clients and candidates. Outside work, he enjoys rugby, following Bury FC, and spending time with family.

Leah Ellson is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over three years at the company. Based in the Dubai office, she specialises in placing legal professionals across the region, working with firms from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. Leah holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and has six years of experience in sales and recruitment. Outside of work, she enjoys dining out, spending time with friends and family, and staying fit at the gym.

Emily Blackmore is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over three years at the company. She joined in 2021 as part of the London team and specialises in moving candidates within various law firms, from boutiques to Top 100. Emily prides herself on cultivating strong professional relationships and using a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, she enjoys focusing on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite activity.

Callum Richmond is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment. Originally from Livingston, Scotland, Callum moved to Manchester in 2022 after studying International Business with Marketing at Heriot Watt University. He specialises in the North West market, focusing on Scotland and Newcastle, working with private practice firms to accelerate careers and meet recruitment goals. Outside of work, Callum enjoys running, travelling, and exploring good food.

Lorraine Terry is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over a year. After previously working at Douglas Scott, she took a break to have her daughter and later worked with the NHS as a recruitment consultant. If Lorraine was not in recruitment, she would consider becoming a midwife as she loves to make a difference in people's lives. She enjoys cooking and baking with her kids on weekends.

Ashley Willicott is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having joined the company under a year ago. Originally from Devon, he moved to Manchester in 2020 after completing his LLB and LLM in Law. Before joining Douglas Scott, Ashley spent two years recruiting for Public Sector IT. He now focuses on the North West market, connecting legal professionals with career opportunities. In his spare time, Ashley enjoys rugby and attending gigs.