About Us

Legal, Compliance and Operational Buy Side Talent

Founded in 2012, Novo identify the best legal, compliance and operational non-investment talent for the buy side and successfully deliver search mandates in a streamlined and efficient manner.

We are true sector specialists with an excellent understanding of our clients’ businesses and long-term client relationships that are testament to the value we provide and market trust we have achieved.

Clients include Global Investment Firms, Alternative Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, Private Equity Firms, Venture Capital Firms and Sovereign Wealth Funds.

We operate globally.

Novo Founders

Catherine Cook

Catherine Cook

Catherine has spent more than fifteen years working with alternative asset managers and candidates on non-investment search mandates. Identifying the best talent to provide highly effective legal, compliance and operational infrastructure for her clients. Searches range from Global General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to Junior Counsel and Compliance Analyst. Catherine has successfully worked with multiple highly regarded hedge funds, private equity firms, venture capital and family offices.

Catherine graduated from Southampton University with a Bachelor of Laws. Is a qualified Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Instructor, keen horse rider and hockey-player.

Fiona Webb

Fiona Webb

With a background in law and experience within a magic circle firm, Fiona is a specialist in legal and compliance recruitment. Over 15 years of experience helping hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, and other financial institutions find the talent they need to stay competitive. From sourcing Global General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers to identifying NQ and Analyst-level professionals.

Fiona has a degree from Southampton University, PGDL and LPC from the College of Law. Fiona is a keen sailor and has competed in the London ITU Triathlons.

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Alternative Asset Managers

Alternative Asset Managers

From single to multi strategy fund managers; $1bn start-ups to $40bn household names, we consistently deliver the best legal and compliance talent.

Investment Managers

Investment Managers

Providing recruitment advice and services to global investment managers requiring expertise in equity and fixed income markets, trading, regulation, derivatives, governance, capital markets and more.

Private Equity

Private Equity

Legal and compliance recruitment for private equity funds in London and the portfolio businesses supporting them.

Financial Services

Financial Services

Relationships grown over years in the industry ensure our finger is on the pulse with niche financial services houses, prime brokers, custodians and clearing & settlement houses.

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