Chinello Nwakwesi

Consultant, Private Practice Legal

​Chinello is an experienced executive search professional specialising in legal recruitment, with a focus on private practice mandates. Currently a Consultant at Rutherford, she partners with leading law firms to identify and secure top legal talent across the European market.

Her prior experience includes roles at other leading search boutiques, where she advised on legal hires within infrastructure investment and asset management, and another, where she worked across senior mandates in investment banking and global markets in the US.

Originally from Toronto and now based in London, she brings to her work a global perspective and a passion for building long-term client and candidate relationships.

Outside of work you'll find Chinello at a Pilates class, taking her dog for long walks, and attending live music events.