We offer our core service lines to clients, focusing on the UK, Europe and Asia. These services include the hires of mid to senior level experts in Tax, Finance, Legal and Restructuring globally. Our methodologies include profiling, mapping, headhunting and the full search solution.

Examples of completed assignments

Examples of completed assignments
Switzerland  
Tax Partner Big 4
Head of Transfer Pricing Euro 500 plc
Global Head of VAT Euro 500
Head of Treasury Fortune 500
Head of Finance Euro 500
Russia  
Head of Tax Fortune 500 plc
Head of Finance Fortune 500 plc
Dubai/Qatar/RSA  
Head of Tax Sovereign Wealth Fund
Senior Tax Manager Big 4
Regional Head of Tax Fortune 400
Group Finance Director Local Conglomerate
Senior Associate Law Firm
Spain  
Tax Director Euro 500 plc
Tax Partner Big 4
Transfer Pricing Director Big 4
Hong Kong  
Real Estate Senior Associate US Law Firm
Private Equity Partner UK Law Firm
   

Head of Asia Pacific Region

Head of Asia Pacific Region
Functional Specialisms:
Barrie Sanderson
Barrie Sanderson
Hong Kong office
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Geographical coordinates: 22° 17' 2'' N 114° 10' 30'' E
work +852 2168 0787
work fax +852

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Barrie leads our Asia Search Practice from our Hong Kong office.

Through our flexible, whole market, approach he works with a broad range of Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and Private Practice clients on their senior Tax, Legal and Finance needs.

A UK tax qualified professional, Barrie joined Pure in early 2004 to build our market leading tax professional services business in the UK. From 2006 he then led the development of our wealth advisory business completing assignments with a broad range of tax structured finance, investment advisory, private banking and professional services clients.

Barrie recruits across Tax and Wealth Advisory and leads our Legal and Finance offerings.

Head of EMEA Region

Head of EMEA Region
Functional Specialisms:
Marisa Hari
Marisa Hari
London office
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Geographical coordinates: 51° 31' 45'' N 0° 6' 9'' W
work +44 (0)20 7429 4421
work fax +44 (0)20 7429 4401

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Marisa joined Pure in 2005. She heads up the overseas team focusing in the EMEA region. She specialises in placing Senior Manager to Global Head of Tax coupled with Senior Transfer Pricing Positions.

Since 2005 Marisa has built up an extensive network by recruiting tax professionals within all commerce markets. Her client portfolio consists of a number of FTSE listed businesses and overseas multinationals.

Out of work, Marisa enjoys dance, yoga and is a keen traveller.

Head of Tax Commerce

Head of Tax Commerce
Functional Specialisms:
Ewen Burns
Ewen Burns
London office
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Geographical coordinates: 51° 31' 45'' N 0° 6' 9'' W
work +44 (0)20 7429 4468
work fax +44 (0)20 7429 4401

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Ewen joined Pure in 2002 to focus on recruiting tax professionals across all sectors of the commerce tax market.  Ewen focuses on recruiting at tax director and head of tax level internationally, and has built strong relationships with an extensive number of FTSE-listed, financial services and overseas organisations.

Ewen joined Pure as a qualified tax adviser with a wealth of corporate tax experience gained from four years at KPMG. This tax experience, coupled with his depth of market knowledge, has enabled Ewen to build an excellent reputation across all levels and disciplines of the tax arena. Ewen graduated in Civil Engineering from Herriot Watt University.

Outside work Ewen is a keen tennis player and has competed nationally for Scotland. Continuing to play at county and club level, Ewen is currently a member of Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club.

Head of Advisory and Restructuring

Head of Advisory and Restructuring
Functional Specialisms:
Tim Jones
Tim Jones
London office
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Geographical coordinates: 51° 31' 45'' N 0° 6' 9'' W
work +44 (0)20 7429 4461
work fax +44 (0)20 7429 4401

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Tim leads our Debt Finance and Restructuring Practice and focuses on search assignments for mid level and senior appointments within Leveraged Finance, Debt Advisory and Private Equity. He has successfully complete searches for roles in Origination & Execution teams, Structuring, Syndications, Portfolio Management, Sponsor Coverage and Credit.

He joined Pure in 2006 to develop our offering in this area and also has extensive experience of recruiting at senior levels within Financial & Operational Restructuring, Business Support & Workout and Distressed Private Equity.

Tim graduated in Economics and Business Studies from Sheffield University.

Tim has a passion for travel and has visited over 35 countries. Prior to joining Pure, Tim took a 12 month sabbatical and travelled extensively in South America, Australasia and Japan.