Meet our team

The Agnew O’Brien team brings a roster of diverse talent to the legal recruitment market.

We find the right opportunity for you.

While other recruiters have come and gone, Agnew O’Brien has now operated within the legal recruitment sector for over 20 years. But consistent performance depends on consistent leadership. Our primary point of contact, James O'Brien, has worked with many of the world's leading law firms across multiple jurisdictions. Possessing significant sector knowledge and deep market connections, his approach is both consultative and transparent, working tirelessly to achieve candidates objectives. Selected placements (2022) include:

  • Arbitration Partner, International Firm, London
  • Finance Partner, Offshore Firm, Bermuda
  • Finance Counsel, Offshore Firm, Cayman
  • Senior Litigation Associate, Offshore Firm, Cayman Islands
  • Senior Banking Associate, Magic Circle Firm, Hong Kong
  • Asset Finance NQ, international firm, Singapore
  • Corporate Associate, Offshore Firm, Hong Kong
  • Senior Finance Lawyer, Boutique Firm, Bermuda
  • Senior Litigation Associate, Offshore Firm, Bermuda

Team members

James O'Brien

Founder and Director of Agnew’OBrien


James has been recruiting within the legal sector for over 20 years.

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