Asia-Pacific search

We have operated in the Asia-Pacific region since 2013. Our team is composed of offices in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Ben Myers leads MRA Search Australia, Stephen Adams leads Hong Kong and Matt Hall-Turner leads Singapore, together operating a cohesive and homogenous practice across the region.

The Asia-Pacific team has extensive and entrenched relationships with most of the leading law firms across Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea. Our focus covers both Private Practice and In-house, working with lawyers at all levels from junior associates to senior equity partners.

Who we are

Our Asia teams are targeted in our approach to client needs and requests and likewise, given our depth of knowledge and relationships at the very top level of the market, we are able to deliver an unrivalled recruitment experience that goes way beyond simply placing lawyers at law firms. 

Built on the integrity and relationship-driven values that are part of MRA Search's global DNA, we pride ourselves on having a deep understanding of all sides of the recruitment equation.

Our service is bespoke but never strays from being transparent, focused, and well-informed. And we strive to be more diligent in our pursuit of your goals than any other recruitment business in the market. 

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What we do

The MRA Search Asia- Pacific team recruits at all levels within private practice, from newly qualified lawyers all the way to equity partners. We cover all practice areas within law firms including M&A and private equity, capital markets, banking, finance, funds, litigation and arbitration, projects and energy, regulatory, commercial TMT and IP, and private wealth.

We undertake both contingent and retained assignments and can very quickly give clients an honest guide as to what may be best suited to the specific search they are looking to undertake. We operate successfully using either model; we make sure our clients are updated at every stage of the process.

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Clients

For our clients, we commit to being strategic partners who will share your vision. We will work in tandem with you and support you in achieving your long-term commercial objectives by providing both the most insightful and dependable market advice possible and offering a superlative fee-earner recruitment service.

Candidates

For our candidates, we view ourselves as more than just a recruitment portal through which to hear about jobs. We offer a consultation service that spans the lifetime of your career. We focus intently on understanding your circumstances, your aspirations and your motivations to refine the guidance that we offer to assist you in securing not just a job, but the best possible career move for you as an individual and from all the angles that it might be examined.

If you would like to know more about working alongside our Asia-Pacific teams, please speak to one of our consultants:

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Ben Myers

Head of Australia / Asia-Pacific

Australia

Matt is a highly experienced recruiter working across private practice roles for market-leading onshore and offshore law firms. Matt has a deep knowledge of the legal industry that ensures candidates are well matched to potential roles. Currently based in Singapore, Matt is closely attuned to current trends in the Asian legal markets. Matt is diligent to work with and very communicative when dealing with both candidates and firms. His focused, professional approach and clear guidance marks him out as a real asset when considering moving to a new role and navigating this process. He is also highly personable and a genuine pleasure to work with.

Simone Burnett Lanauze

Senior Associate, Regulatory & Risk Advisory, Walkers

Insights from Asia-Pacific

MRA Search at Guike Forum 2024

November 20, 2024

On Saturday 9th November, MRA Search was proudly represented at Guike Forum in Beijing by Senior Consultants June Yang, Yamen Cheung, and Eve Yao, who played an active role in the discussions and networking opportunities. The event highlighted the growing influence of Chinese companies and law firms in global markets and provided a dynamic platform […]

MRA Search launches in Australia

November 13, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest location in Australia, led by Ben Myers. Following this year’s addition of the New York and Frankfurt offices, MRA Search’s total number of offices globally now stands at seven. This opening further demonstrates our commitment to assisting an ever-expanding client base across the world’s leading law firms, as well as […]

Compliance landscape and people trends 2024

January 15, 2024

5-6pm SGT, 31st January The financial services industry continues to innovate and evolve dynamically. The pace of regulatory change continues to increase and has commensurately evolved, and regulatory and compliance professionals across the lines of defence continue to be sought after. What is the nature of marketplace demand, and what are employers looking for in […]

MRA Search in Singapore 2022

August 4, 2022

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new location in Singapore. Following the addition of the third office in Milan last year and confidence in the market, MRA’s total number of offices now stands at four, signalling further international expansion. Senior Consultant and 15-year veteran of international legal recruitment, Matt Hall-Turner, has made […]

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