About Us
Abeo Consulting is a specialist legal search firm headquartered in Singapore. As former lawyers, our team understands the discreet nature of the hiring process and our work is backed by first-hand knowledge of the legal industry and the markets we operate in.
We place a high value on our relationships and work with a comprehensive list of clients which include international law firms and multinationals operating in Singapore across Asia. We have extensive experience in helping international law firms grow their practices in Asia from junior professionals through to partners and heads of practices. At the same time, we work with global MNCs to build out their in-house capabilities. We have a long working history with both clients and candidates alike and we understand that every career, experience and circumstances differ. We give an objective, impartial and honest advice on your career and we pride ourselves on the tailored recruitment solutions we offer.
Our Team
Amith Narayan
Managing Director
Amith brings an extensive knowledge and understanding of the legal market and has strong relationships with international law firms in Singapore and around the region. He helps identify the right talent at all levels for his clients who are both international law firms and multinational corporations. Amith also has experience running retained global searches for some of the largest law firms in the world for senior level positions.
Based in Singapore since 2003, Amith has been a crucial partner for clients in building great legal teams and most recently even helped a Singapore-based startup with their first legal hire.
Outside of work, Amith spends his time writing songs and performing at the closest blues bar with his band.
✉ amith@abeo.sg
✆ +65 6100 1900
M : +65 9171 5024
Reg No. R1107580
Edward Philip
Head of In-House
Edward has well over a decade of experience within the legal industry, initially as a lawyer in the UK and Paris and subsequently kickstarted his legal recruitment career in Singapore in 2013.
Edward’s clients are a diverse mix of multi-national companies in a plethora of industries, start-ups and high growth companies and some of the most prestigious global financial institutions. He is well adept at running both contingent and retained searches for these clients across various markets in Asia:- China, Hong Kong, Australia and South East Asia. His knowledge and experience helps him to go well beyond just identifying the right lawyers at the General Counsel, Senior and Junior levels to also finding talent that is the right cultural fit. He is always interested in bouncing off ideas with candidates and clients regarding career and hiring strategy.
Edward is always eager to discover and explore new places to ski and surf during his down time.
✉ edward@abeo.sg
✆ +65 6100 1900
M +65 9012 6951
Reg No. R1329057
Antonia Fattorini
Consultant
Antonia moved to Singapore from London in 2013 and is committed to ensuring the highest quality of service for both candidates and clients alike.
She previously worked as a lawyer in a highly regarded London-based law firm for over 5 years and then spent 4 years at a leading legal recruitment company where she managed a team before moving to the sunny shores of Singapore along with her family. She has good experience and understanding of working both as a lawyer and in the placement of lawyers. She thrives on understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike and developing long term and rewarding relationships with both.
Outside of work, Antonia loves to travel, check out new restaurants and is forever in search of good coffee! (which she has plenty of opportunity for at her current role!)
✉ antonia@abeo.sg
✆ +65 61001900
M : +65 9187 5084
Reg No. R1989261
Charisma Cubillo
Consultant
Charisma’s legal career began in Sydney in 2018 at a boutique commercial law firm, where she quickly established herself as a rising star. Her expertise in providing comprehensive legal advice to Not-for-Profits, Public, and Private Companies even earned her a spot on the prestigious ‘7NEWS Young Achiever Award’ list and recognition as a Trailblazer in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Influential Women in IP in 2020.
After two dynamic years in legal practice in Australia, Charisma pivoted to legal recruitment, driven by a passion to influence the future of legal talent from a fresh perspective. Embarking on an exciting new chapter in Singapore in 2023, she now thrives on making a positive impact by building strong relationships with candidates and clients in Asia Pacific and beyond, helping solve their career and recruitment problems, and celebrating their successes. Her understanding and knowledge of the legal landscape now empowers her to connect exceptional professionals with opportunities where they can excel.
Charisma spends her downtime in the gym, playing touch football, or exploring new restaurants to savour delicious food and wine.
✉ charisma@abeo.sg
✆ +65 61001900
M : +65 8656 5222
Reg No. R24119769
Our Approach
At Abeo Consulting, no search is too big or too small for us. We work with leading law firms and large multinational companies in recruiting their best associates and in building their entire legal team, to startups and SMEs with their first in-house lawyer.
We value honesty and take pride in the quality of our work. When you work with us, you receive sensible, strategic advice and accurate market information. We make sure you have all that you need to hire the right candidate, in the right role that is right for your business.
Our Belief
Nothing but the best
Essential to our business relationships, we value trust and honesty at the core of our dealings. We understand that you need clear, concise, and impartial advice from us. We want you to be able to make a decision in years of experience and understanding of the industry, but also data to support that decision. There is nothing more we want than what’s best for you.
Partners in everything
We value the role we have in your career and business. We see ourselves as a partner, to offer high-level and bespoke service to all our clients and candidates. We place your satisfaction and quality above all else and believe in cultivating long-term relationships with you.