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The Patek Philippe Principle – why single family offices retain talent for generations
June, 2026
“There is rarely a trend across single-family offices. Each one is its own institution – shaped by the personality, history, and priorities of a single family.”
The Talent Pool Behind Europe’s ABF Boom Can Fit Into a Single Conference Room
June, 2026
“Asset-based finance has become one of the most active areas of private markets across Europe”
The Asset Management Industry in Transition
May, 2026
“The global asset management industry enters 2026 in a position of paradox: structurally robust, yet under increasing strategic and economic pressure.”
Who challenges the family office
May, 2026
“A modern single-family office may now resemble a small institutional investment platform: a chief executive, chief investment officer, finance function, tax oversight, legal coordination, real estate management, philanthropy, direct investments, private markets exposure and, increasingly, responsibility for educating and involving the next generation.”
Family Office Hiring in the Middle East Amid the Iran Conflict: A Shift Towards Precision and Resilience
May, 2026
“The Middle East has, over the past decade, firmly established itself as a global hub for family offices.”
How are family offices responding to conflict in the Middle East?
April, 2026
“Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may have unsettled global markets – but, so far, family offices appear largely unmoved.”
Why Leadership Structure Is Now A Fundraising Advantage
February, 2026
“Private credit is still growing. But the basis on which it wins capital is changing.”
Are family offices leaving the UK?
January, 2026
“With wealthy individuals looking to leave the UK – if they have not already done so – due to the tax changes following the 2024 and 2025 Autumn Budget, global head of family office and private client at KPMG Greg Limb, believes things are changing in the family office industry.”
Family Offices In Motion – London’s Challenges, Widening Office Footprint
January, 2026
“How the UK-based family office industry has handled challenges of rising taxes on wealthy foreigners and domestic UK citizens”
Top Recommended 2025, Executive Search & Headhunters
January, 2026
“Supporting the continued drive for diversity is critical,’ he adds. The firm is a signatory of the Black Talent Charter and has ‘committed to help promote black talent in the UK”
Recruiting for a family office is never just a numbers game
February, 2025
“Between experience and personal commitment, choosing who manages your family affairs is about much more than money”
Stephenson Executive Search Continues Expansion with Top Hire
January, 2025
“We are delighted to welcome Joss,” said Billy Stephenson, CEO at Stephenson Executive Search. “His experience at Close Brothers and Weatherbys underpins our business model of ensuring all our consultants have a deep understanding of our areas of expertise. In the last year, we have continued to grow exponentially, and Joss will be instrumental in supporting that growth. We have a number of exciting developments in the pipeline for 2025.”
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search, quoted in The WealthBriefing:
April, 2024
The Twelfth Annual WealthBriefing European Awards 2024 Acclaim
“Our success stems from prioritising people and helping them with their professional growth. By aligning the right talent with the right opportunities, we’ve achieved consistent profitability.”
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search, quoted in The WealthBriefing:
April, 2024
The Twelfth Annual WealthBriefing European Awards 2024 Acclaim
“Our success stems from prioritising people and helping them with their professional growth. By aligning the right talent with the right opportunities, we’ve achieved consistent profitability.”
Stephenson Executive Search, quoted in The Wealth Net:
January, 2024
Is ED&I a priority for wealth managers?
Elon Musk may not be interested in diversity, equality and inclusion, but that does not mean others are not. His statement that “DEI [diversity, equality and inclusion] must DIE” garnered a lot of attention and sparked debate about whether corporations were in agreement and would be less interested in equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I).
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search, quoted in The Wealth Net:
September 1, 2023
US family offices pay better – can the UK compete?
Family offices operate distinctly across borders, often moulded by regional customs, taxation, and of course, compensation.
Stephenson Executive Search, quoted in the Telegraph:
May 21, 2023
Allen & Overy lines up with multi-billion dollar merger with Shearman
City lawyers brace for the end of the boom as Magic Circle links arms with US Jobs and bonuses at risk across London and New York amid slowdown in work.
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search, leads comments on M&A and recruitment in PAM’s 2022 edition:
December 21, 2022
The Booming World of Wealth Management Recruitment
“In the last twelve months, there has been a 64 percent increase in hiring amongst the top forty wealth managers in the UK by AUM”
Stephenson Executive Search quoted in the Financial News:
December 7, 2022
‘It’s shrinkage time’: London lawyers face job cuts as deal boom fizzles
London lawyers should gear up for job cuts as the sector faces a slowdown in demand after a period of rapid expansion, say law firm partners and headhunters.
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search quoted in The Wealth Net:
July 8, 2021
How to close wealth management’s gender-based applicant gap
How to attract more female talent into the wealth management industry is a much-discussed topic.
Stephenson Executive Search quoted in the Financial News:
October 27, 2021
London law firms hire ‘anyone with a pulse’ as soaring salaries aren’t enough for junior lawyers
Lawyers are leaving the industry despite the lucrative rewards now on offer
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search quoted in The Wealth Net:
March 4, 2021
Who is hiring in wealth management; the domino effect
According to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the human resources body, around 56 percent of firms surveyed planned to hire in the first quarter of 2021.
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search quoted in Wealthbriefing:
April 25, 2022
What It Takes To Be A Modern Wealth Manager
With trends as varied as digital technology, hybrid working, sustainability, diversity and generational shifts, wealth managers are having to adapt to rapid change.
Stephenson Executive Search quoted in the Financial News:
January 31, 2022
‘Stupid money’ for London lawyers seen ratcheting even higher: ‘The numbers are crazy’
UK law firms ‘think it’s completely unsustainable, but for the US firms, the economics are different’
Stephenson Executive Search quoted in the Financial News:
February 9, 2022
Kirkland & Ellis shocks staff with stricter-than-expected office mandate
‘It is certainly more fun,’ Kirkland’s chair praises in-office working amid a mandate that workers come in on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Billy Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephenson Executive Search quoted in The Wealth Net:
September 17, 2021
Wealth management hiring; London on top but for how long?
When it comes to hiring, London is still king. But there’s no doubt that other cities are starting to vie for its crown.
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