Adil focuses on placing high-performing law firm partners with leading international, US and UK firms. An established and highly regarded figure in the London market, he has over 20 years of experience successfully executing a range of exclusive partner searches and representing individual partners and teams. He has worked across most major practice areas and has built a deep understanding of the market in London and how the UK ties into international firms’ global presence and ambitions.

Adil prides himself on the honest and open approach he takes in working with candidates, keeping their best interests in the forefront at all times. He believes that success is finding the right fit for both parties and ensuring that the process is managed as effectively as possible, which has led him to enjoy strong long-term relationships with candidates and clients alike. 

In 2023 and 2024, Lawdragon recognized Adil in its annual guide to the “Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting.”

Prior to joining Macrae, Adil worked for a number of international London-based search firms, where his work included spending considerable time in New York. He came to Macrae from Felsham Partners, a boutique legal search firm he founded that specialized in partner-level search assignments in London. He holds a BA in English Literature from Durham University.