Elena joined Macrae’s London office in 2024. As an Associate Strategic Researcher, she carries out targeted research and analysis to provide critical insight Macrae’s transatlantic team. She assists recruiters with contingent and retained searches by identifying potential candidates with specific practice and sector experience across the firm’s markets. She also has extensive experience in supporting business pitches to law firm clients, creating briefing notes for candidates and maintaining structured data on law firms and individual lawyers.

Elena most recently served as a Research Associate at international legal recruitment and executive search consultancy Fox Rodney, where she provided in-depth administrative support in relation to client and candidate management. Prior to that, she worked for luxury retailers such as Harrods and Tiffany & Co.

She holds a B.A. in International Relations and Law from Middlesex University and an LLM from BPP University. A native of Italy, Elena enjoys pursuing her passions during trips home, including trekking, climbing and skiing. Additionally, as a former competitive chess player, she dedicates time to refining her abilities on the chessboard.