WHAT PEOPLE SAY

People who have worked with Gareth

Newbery Advisory was founded in 2026, so the comments below are professional references rather than consultancy case studies. They come from people who worked with Gareth during his earlier in-house career, including partners, directors and colleagues from across Baker McKenzie, Fragomen, Esin Attorney Partnership and Latham & Watkins. They are not presented as Newbery Advisory client testimonials or evidence of AI-engagement results. They show how Gareth works in complex professional-services environments: aligning stakeholders, earning trust across levels, combining evidence with judgement and turning ambition into practical delivery.

“He brings clarity, credibility, and a strong sense of purpose to any initiative. His deep understanding of the organisational landscape, combined with his ability to engage stakeholders across countries and functions, was critical in turning ambition into action.”

Can Sözer, Partner, Esin Attorney Partnership

“Gareth combined rigorous data-driven insight with empathy and practical delivery. He was a trusted advisor across all levels, building strong partnerships across the firm with fee earners and business services, and influenced with integrity.”

Fatima Choudhury, formerly EMEA Director, Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Baker McKenzie

“Gareth is a trusted advisor and someone we relied on implicitly. He could talk to anyone, regardless of position or title, and provided a trusting environment and calm when there were storms.”

Peter S. Salib, Director of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Baker McKenzie

“He ran the recruitment support for Fragomen's EMEA region — a very diverse, demanding and fast-paced recruitment portfolio. He is calm under pressure, hard-working, and able to provide strategic advice but also get his hands dirty.”

Gary Whyld, Partner Recruiting Senior Manager, Latham & Watkins

“His cultural sensitivity meant he never offered one-size-fits-all solutions; he took time to understand local contexts before giving advice. This made his input consistently effective and trusted.”

Judit Kertész, Talent & Operations Manager, Baker McKenzie

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