Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite 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 4 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 9 years at the company. He joined the company in 2015 and works with clients across the Midlands, representing candidates ranging from qualified solicitors to legal support staff. Chris has also studied a Professional Marketing Course. Outside of work, Chris loves travelling and has participated in extreme activities like skydiving and bungee jumping in New Zealand.

Leah Ellson is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. She now works in the Dubai office, specialising in placing legal professionals across the region. Leah works with leading firms, ranging from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. She holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and brings 6 years of experience in sales and recruitment roles. Leah excels at developing strong professional relationships and consistently hitting targets. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for food, friends, and family, and staying fit by hitting the gym.

Emily Blackmore is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. Emily joined in 2021 as part of the London team. She specialises in moving candidates within a range of law firms, from boutiques to the leading Top 100. Emily prides herself on her ability to cultivate and sustain strong professional relationships and uses a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, Emily enjoys working on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite gym activity.

Callum Richmond is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, where he has been part of the team for nearly a year. Originally from Livingston, Scotland, Callum moved to Manchester in 2022 after completing his Bachelor's degree in International Business with Marketing at Heriot Watt University. Before joining Douglas Scott, he gained valuable experience working as an Account Manager in the tech industry for a year. Specialising in the North West market, with a particular focus on Scotland and Newcastle, Callum works closely with private practice firms to accelerate careers and help firms meet their recruitment goals. Outside of work, he enjoys running, travelling, and exploring good food.

Dante Friend is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 4 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.

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