“Good lawyers and good consultants do pretty much the same thing: We come up with creative solutions to problems,” says Jeremy Barton, who has recently been appointed general counsel at leading global management adviser Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
“This probably explains why I find them such a rewarding group to work with,” he adds, leaning back in his chair at BCG’s plush offices in Mayfair, central London. “You can really meet with them intellectually — they understand you, they challenge you.”