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Value, Not Volume.

Specialist Search Across Restructuring, Insolvency & Advisory

Archer International Search partners with firms across the UK, US, Canada and offshore markets to identify and secure exceptional talent. We specialise in difficult-to-find hires, confidential appointments and growth-critical recruitment projects.

About Archer

A Specialist Firm. A Relationship-Led Approach.

Archer International Search is a specialist search firm focused on restructuring, insolvency, turnaround, advisory and professional services markets.

Built on long-standing relationships and deep market knowledge, we support clients ranging from specialist boutiques to international firms across multiple jurisdictions.

Our approach is straightforward. We take time to understand businesses, identify exceptional talent and build long-term relationships that create lasting value.

Value, Not Volume.

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Our Difference

Why Clients Work With Archer

Deep sector expertise across restructuring, insolvency and advisory markets

International reach and long-standing relationships

Access to passive and hard-to-reach talent

Confidential and discreet search capability

Strong network across professional services markets

Partner, Director and leadership-level expertise

Long-term relationship focus

Quality over quantity

Sectors

Sectors We Cover

Restructuring
Corporate Recovery
Insolvency
Turnaround
Debt Advisory
Financial Advisory
Corporate Finance
Valuations
Forensic Accounting
Investigations
Disputes Advisory
Expert Witness
Litigation Support
Special Situations
Performance Improvement
Transformation
Cost Reduction
Chief Restructuring Officer & Interim Leadership
Accounting & Advisory
Professional Services Leadership

Roles

Types of Roles We Recruit

Senior Administrators
Assistant Managers
Managers
Senior Managers
Directors
Managing Directors
Licensed Insolvency Practitioners
Partners
Practice Leaders
Heads of Service Lines
Business Development Professionals
Valuation Specialists
Forensic Accountants
Turnaround Professionals
Advisory Professionals
Interim & Consulting Professionals

Global Reach

International Coverage

Archer International Search has built exceptional relationships across the UK, United States, Canada and selected offshore jurisdictions. Our network has been developed over many years and extends across key professional services markets globally.

United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Jersey
Guernsey
Cayman Islands
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Singapore
Hong Kong
Global network and international reach

Track Record

Recent Successes

A selection of recent appointments. Client and candidate names are kept confidential.

Director

Appointed into a national restructuring practice.

Senior Manager

Placed into a growing advisory boutique.

Cross-Border Specialist

Restructuring professional introduced into an offshore market.

Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Placed into a mid-market firm expanding its formal insolvency capability.

Managing Director

Turnaround leader secured for a high-profile financial restructuring mandate.

Partner

Senior disputes partner placed into an international professional services firm.

How We Work

Clients & Candidates

For Clients

Strategic Talent for Critical Hires

Whether you are making a strategic leadership hire, expanding a service line or strengthening an existing team, Archer International Search provides access to specialist talent across restructuring, insolvency and advisory markets. Our network has been built over many years and extends across the UK, North America and offshore jurisdictions.

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For Candidates

Confidential Career Conversations

Many of the professionals we work with are not actively looking for a move. We maintain long-term relationships with talented individuals and provide confidential advice on career progression, market opportunities and future planning.

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Kellie Linward, Founder of Archer International Search

Our Founder

Kellie Linward

Founder, Archer International Search

Kellie Linward is the founder of Archer International Search, a boutique executive search firm specialising in senior talent for the insolvency, restructuring, disputes, and investigations sectors. With a sharp focus on cross-border mandates, Kellie and her team work closely with clients across the UK, EMEA, US and Canada, placing individuals from senior administrators to high-level partners.

With extensive experience in formal insolvency, financial restructuring, and complex disputes, Kellie has built a reputation for delivering transformative hires for firms facing critical growth or market challenges.

Formal Insolvency · Financial Restructuring · Complex Disputes · Partner and Senior-Level Appointments · Cross-Border Mandates · UK, EMEA, US and Offshore

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Contact Us

Archer International Search Ltd

Better yet, see us in person! We love our clients, so feel free to reach out during normal business hours.

London

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom

Vancouver

5307 Victoria Drive #486, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V6, Canada
Open today 09:00 – 17:30

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