Firm founder Adrian Ezra said: 'It is a great honour to win the HereIsTheCity 'Best Search Firm in the Financial Markets' poll for the third year running. This demonstrates that our consultancy skills, product knowledge and relationship management are highly regarded by both our candidates and our clients. This could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of our global team. As we continue to expand our product base and regional coverage, we will strive to maintain the highest standards of delivery that have helped us top this poll once again'.

Here's the Final league table:

1. Execuzen

2. Hanover Search & Selection

3. Napier Scott

4. Hogarth Davies Lloyd

5. JCL Allemby Hunt

6. Sheffield Haworth

7. Wheat

8. Trafalgar Partership

9. Whitehead Mann