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Milli Bouri

Partner

London, United Kingdom

Milli Bouri

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

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

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London, United Kingdom