Partner and team moves

We are one of the world’s leading specialists for partner and team search, working on some of the most high-profile moves in the market.

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Market-leading partner and team search 

Globally renowned and vastly experienced, we are a trusted and market-leading partner and team search specialist. 

We have built long-lasting partnerships with many of the world’s most prestigious law firms, as well as countless mid-sized, boutique and regional practices. As trusted advisors, we are often retained on partner searches and frequently help our law firm clients to launch teams and offices in new locations. 

Everything we do in this area is harnessed by our exceptional global network of legal contacts, and the unrivalled sector knowledge of our search specialists. With a genuine understanding of market complexity, we speak your language. 

benefits

By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from: 

Genuine global reach

Through 13 global offices we have completed projects in more than 55 locations. Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent  

An unrivalled track record

We have been responsible for some of the highest profile partner and team moves in the legal profession. We know how to achieve your goals 

Market longevity

We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale

Focused expertise

Our knowledge is entirely focused on the legal profession – we speak your language, and understand your markets 

Discretion and integrity

You can rely on us to represent you to the same high standards that you offer to your clients


Latest resources

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  • Career Advice

How to determine an interim market rate for in-house lawyers 

  • Posted October 22, 2024
Contents  Introduction If you’re contemplating interim opportunities for the first time in a while, you might be considering how to best calculate your market rate. The key to ensuring that you’re paid fairly depends on two factors:  1. Your years of experience or what your last assignment paid  2. The market rate of the job […]
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  • In-house

In-house legal recruitment market update Q4

  • Posted October 22, 2024
Corporate and commercial The corporate and commercial legal hiring landscape reflects ongoing economic challenges, with a slight decline in vacancies compared to the same quarter last year, although only by 5%. The media, energy and retail industries experienced a notable downturn, with vacancies dropping by 20%. However, we saw a positive shift for the not-for-profit […]
  • Video

Webinar replay: AI within the boardroom

  • Posted October 17, 2024
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business, one undeniable force continues to reshape the way we operate: artificial intelligence (AI). In today’s boardrooms, discussions surrounding AI implementation have become commonplace, with promises of efficiency, innovation and competitive advantage. However, alongside these opportunities come critical considerations of safety, ethics and legal compliance. It falls upon […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Fleur Al Jayousi

  • Posted October 16, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Fleur Al Jayousi Chair of Board of Trustees at TAG Youth Club, Trustee at Kingston Educational Trust and Advisory Board Member at Be the Business. What does your charity do? I am a Trustee of a Multi-Academy […]
  • Career progression

#MyTaylorRootJourney – Nicole Francis

  • Posted October 15, 2024
What did your early career look like? Law has always been a passion of mine! While completing my undergraduate degree in political science, my plan was to attend law school. During my studies, I worked for various senators and political figures, but I always knew that I didn’t want a career in politics. While law […]
  • Video

Webinar replay: showcase your worth – effective and authentic self-promotion

  • Posted September 19, 2024
In today’s competitive landscape, understanding how to promote yourself effectively is crucial to career success, yet many of us find it challenging or uncomfortable to showcase our achievements. To support women in reaching their career goals, we hosted a comprehensive webinar where our guest speaker Pascale Lebaillif, Career and Personal Growth Coach, Maximum Potential, demystified self-promotion, […]
  • Career Advice

The rise of the fractional General Counsel: an interview with Al Zucker

  • Posted September 9, 2024
As the world of business becomes increasingly complex and resourcing challenges increase alongside this, the chance to hire talent on a fractional basis has become more common. As part of our General Counsel interview series we spoke to Al Zucker, experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who is now a fractional GC. He now specialises working […]
  • General counsel

What to consider when hiring a fractional General Counsel: an interview with John Cameron

  • Posted September 9, 2024
Whilst fractional ownership models are well-established in industries like aviation and hospitality: the fractional General Counsel concept is still relatively new. So, it’s natural for businesses to have lots of questions about how it works in practice and how this model can help them. As part of our fractional General Counsel interview series, Taylor Root […]
  • Career Advice

Embracing the realities and benefits of a fractional General Counsel role: an interview with Stephanie Dominy

  • Posted September 9, 2024
As part of our fractional General Counsel interview series, we spoke to Stephanie Dominy, an experienced fractional General Counsel, but now a full-time GC at Staffbase. How did you find yourself as a fractional General Counsel (FGC)? I fell into becoming a fractional GC by accident. I’d left a company where I’d been an in-house […]
  • Career Advice

The business benefits of a fractional General Counsel: an interview with Maria O’Connor

  • Posted September 9, 2024
As part of our fractional General Counsel interview series, we spoke to Maria O’Connor – Experienced, personable leader and advisor and a Co-Founder of Fund-HQ, an outsourced advisory and resource platform for alternative asset managers and family offices.  How you would describe what a fractional General Counsel (GC) is? A fractional General Counsel is a […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Nick Flynn

  • Posted September 6, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Director, Penny Parker recently spoke to Nick Flynn, Head of Legal at Avaaz about his experience as a Trustee for Trustee of Environmental Law Foundation. What does your charity do? I’m currently a Trustee of the Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) which I’ve served […]

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