Milli Bouri has over 25 years’ experience in executive search and advisory work within the IP and legal sectors. She has worked exclusively in this market for most of her career and is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to IP firms, law firms, and innovation-driven organisations.
Born in Malawi, Milli moved to the UK in 1996 to study Computing and Management. She began her career with a leading graduate recruitment company, where she launched and developed its IP division. Milli was promoted to a Senior Consultant before leaving to join a boutique search and selection firm offering a more bespoke approach. In 2004 she opened her own consultancy, continuing to offer her expertise in IP recruitment to leading private practices and in-house departments in the UK. Milli successfully managed her own firm for over six years, developing and growing her portfolio of clients in the UK, before joining Adamson & Partners in 2010.
EXPERTISE/ SPECIALIZATIONS
Milli specialises in senior and strategic appointments within the IP and legal sectors, and leads the firm’s M&A Transactions practice. She advises on leadership hiring at Partner and Board level, working closely with firms to identify individuals who align not only with technical requirements, but with long-term strategic direction and culture. Alongside executive search, she supports organisations through mergers and acquisitions, acting as a confidential intermediary throughout the process. Her work is defined by discretion, sound judgement, and a clear focus on sustainable growth.
Her expertise spans executive search, M&A advisory, and strategic talent planning for IP and law firms, as well as innovation-led and technology-focused organisations. She has led and advised on multiple transactions, supported firms through periods of growth and leadership change, and provides ongoing guidance on team structure, lateral hiring, and succession planning.
Placements

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Czechia
Denmark
Egypt
Europe
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
UAE
United Kingdom
United States
Placements & M&A Transactions
Milli has placed hundreds of senior IP professionals across private practice and industry with a focus on the UK market. She holds long-standing client relationships spanning 10–20+ years resulting in repeat mandates.
EUROPE
Senior Patent Attorney – Software
Head Of Trademarks – Consumer
Head of IP – Consumer
India
Head of IP – FMCG
uNITED KINGDOM
M&A Transactions: Law Firms and IP Firms, and PE
Head of IP – Technology
VP of IP – Medical Devices
Head of IP – Life Sciences
VP of IP – Biotechnology
Head of Trademarks – IP Firm
Head of Patents – IP Firm
Head of Department – IP Firm
Partners, Multiple Technologies – IP Firms
Senior Associates, Multiple Technologies – IP Firms
Heads of Patent Litigation – IP Firm
Partners, Patent Litigation – IP Firm
Senior Patent Attorneys – Medical Devices
Patent Attorneys – Pharmaceuticals
Patent Attorneys – Telecommunications
United states
Senior Patent Counsel – Pharmaceuticals
