Spotlight Interviews presented by RedLaw Recruitment

What does it take to lead a global law firm's London office through a period of unprecedented change and still put people first? In this episode, we sit down with Kathleen Harris, London Managing Partner at Arnold & Porter, who shares how her journey from barrister to senior civil servant to managing partner has shaped a leadership philosophy built on merit, openness, and creating environm...

From leaving school at 16 to leading a 100-year-old law firm through its most transformative chapter, Alison Broadberry's path to the top of Edwin Coe is anything but conventional. In this episode of Spotlight, Alison shares how she's driven a wave of modernisation that's seen lateral hires knocking on the door, a B Corp accreditation among the first in the top 200, and a culture so cl...

Fiona Parry has spent over 30 years in the legal profession, but it's the last few that tell the most compelling story. As Head of the Business Services Group at Hill Dickinson, she leads a division that turned over nearly £100 million last year, grew 18% in the most recent financial year (after 22% the year before), and spans more than 400 people across corporate, commercial real estate, empl...

With investor interest in the legal sector accelerating, private capital is becoming an increasingly important topic for law firm leaders. In this Spotlight conversation, Jonathan Benjamin sits down with David Morley, former Managing Partner and Executive Chairman of Allen & Overy, to explore what private capital investment could mean for law firms. David co-founded Dejonghe & Morley, , a...

David Quli's path to Managing Partner has been anything but predictable. After 19 years at Wiggin, he shares the philosophy that's guided him: follow what interests you, build genuine relationships, and seize opportunity when it arrives. Episode SummaryDavid reflects on his journey from trainee to leading one of the UK's most distinctive specialist firms, alongside its Senior Partner....

When Nick Davis joined US firm Haynes Boone as London Co-Managing Partner in early 2025, he brought with him 25 years of experience building one of London's most respected boutique corporate practices. Within months, he'd helped deliver a landmark transaction: the first simultaneous London-New York dual listing since the mid-1990s. In this episode, Nick discusses what drew him to a Texan l...

What does it take to lead a global offshore law firm? And how does a self-described "solid seven out of ten" lawyer become one of the most engaging voices in legal leadership? In this episode, we sit down with William Peake, Global Managing Partner of Harneys, to explore his unconventional path to the top. William discovered his real strengths weren't in technical legal work but in communication a...

Paul Marco is the Managing Partner at Trowers & Hamlins where he's been for over 15 years. Starting out in property litigation, he’s since moved into firm-wide leadership, championing culture, innovation, and international growth. In this episode, he shares what’s kept him motivated, how he leads through change, and what he’d tell his younger self walking through the door today. Key Takeaw...

Robert Weekes is the UK Managing Partner at Crowell & Moring. With decades of experience as a litigator and leader, he’s helped shape the firm’s London presence and integrate its culture across 13 international offices. From managing through crisis to building teams that last, Robert’s leadership style blends emotional intelligence with commercial sharpness. Key Takeaways: Retention through vi...

In this spotlight interview, Alex Ktorides shares his career journey from a law trainee to the Head of Risk and Compliance at Bristows. He discusses the transition from traditional legal roles to risk and compliance, the challenges of building a new function within a law firm, and the importance of adapting to the evolving landscape of legal compliance. Alex also offers valuable advice for those l...

We’re excited to welcome James Libson, the Managing Partner at Mishcon de Reya to the Spotlight Series in this episode.  Throughout the conversation, James shared his vision for Mishcon’s future, including the development of their culture and strategy. He also touched on the lessons he’s learned from a high-profile career in the legal sector, and why he’s keen to focus on practising law full time...

In this episode of the Spotlight series, we’re delighted to highlight Siobhan Jones, a Partner and leader of the Property Disputes team at Farrer & Co. During the interview, Siobhan shares her career story and the way that other women in law have helped to shape its path. She highlights the importance of having visible role models in senior leadership teams, and urges for more gender equality...

For our latest Spotlight podcast, we’re pleased to feature Jinal Shah, London Office Managing Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP). Jinal reflects on his career journey, thoughts on mentoring and supporting the next generation of legal professionals, his involvement with the South Asians in Law Network and the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.

Join us in our first Spotlight podcast to mark our 15th anniversary. RedLaw Director, Jonathan Benjamin, speaks to Fladgate's Managing Partner, Grant Gordon, about leadership, learning, the legal market, whether AI will replace lawyers and more.