The influence of US firms on the European legal market: The wave of transatlantic mergers over the past few years has fundamentally re-priced what partners are expecting to charge across Europe and created a fault line that is driving significant lateral activity. But how will these US-led firms continue to compete if domestic, long-term relationship clients can move to a German boutique with pricing control and the same level of quality? This big squeeze might not last long, but does that ceiling currently sit? Read our take: https://lnkd.in/dqnmCZia #GermanLegal #Legal #Europe #Compensation
H&P Executive Search
Staffing and Recruiting
London, England 82,525 followers
Legal executive search for defining leadership moments – when it matters most.
About us
H&P Executive Search is a specialist legal executive search firm advising private practice law firms and in-house legal teams on high-stakes leadership decisions across global markets. We operate at moments of inflection – platform growth, strategic expansion, succession planning, value creation, and leadership transition – where judgement, timing, and discretion are critical. With an established international presence and a strategic US hub in Miami, we combine deep local market intelligence with a global perspective, enabling confident, informed decision-making as markets evolve. We are committed to setting the standard in our markets, with recent recognition including: • Best Legal Executive Search Firm – UK, 2026 • Most Trusted Global Executive Search Firm, 2025 • Employee Wellbeing & Development Excellence Award, 2025 Growth-defining leadership, delivered with precision – when it matters most. 🔗 Join one of the fastest-growing executive search firms and shape what comes next: https://www.hpexec.com/work-for-us/
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www.hpexec.com
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- Staffing and Recruiting
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- 11-50 employees
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- London, England
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- Privately Held
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- 2019
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- Legal, Recruitment, and Executive Search
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None of this month’s employee spotlights came from traditional recruitment backgrounds. What they did have in common was strong communication skills, energy, a competitive edge, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Since joining H&P, Dan, Evie, and Shiv have all progressed quickly within the business, developing through hands-on L&D, exposure to global legal markets, and being surrounded by high-performing people every day. Executive search has created significant opportunities for each of them already, and that is exactly what H&P was built to do – create long-term careers, progression, and life-changing opportunities for ambitious people. “I am proud of the success I have achieved so far in my career at H&P. While I’ve worked hard for this myself, I don’t think I would have achieved such record-breaking results elsewhere. I am genuinely excited for the future of my career here as the business continues to grow, and I hope to continually grow along with it.” Speak with Amy Hankin to discuss joining a high-performance team! #legal #recruitment #careers #sales
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This is where I’m seeing the most activity in the London Lateral Partner Market. Firms are no longer just expanding, they're being surgical. The slides below break down exactly where that surge is coming from (in our executive search practice) and why these roles are currently the priority for the City’s top platforms. If you’re a Partner in these spaces, let’s have a confidential conversation. mhogan@hpexec.com #PartnerHiring #LateralPartnerHiring #ProjectFinance #Infra #FundFormation
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As Corporate and M&A continue to dominate German legal partner activity, what is driving those moves? Across active mandates, we are seeing increasing focus placed on structure, platform credibility, growth trajectory, and long-term fit alongside compensation discussions. Not just: “How much are they offering?” But: • What’s the platform direction? • Will the firm actually invest behind this practice? • Is the pricing structure sustainable for my clients? • Can I build something here long term? • Do I trust leadership? Read more about what is driving partner moves in our newest German Legal Partner Landscape report. https://lnkd.in/dqnmCZia #GermanLegal #Legal #Europe #Compensation
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A huge congratulations to John Andrews and Mark Thomson for their recent and well-deserved promotions! From our first graduate hires to billing £1million - it's incredible to watch these growth stories! Get in touch with Amy Hankin to join a high-performance team!
Great meal and shopping yesterday for our newly promoted Salary Partners John Andrews and Mark Thomson ! John was hired as our first graduate within the business back in 2020. In the last 6 months he has billed £1m and won the prize for top biller earning a day out in Selfridges with me for a bit of shopping. Mark was our second graduate we ever hired and has also massively impressed billing over £500k in the last 12 months whilst leading a high performing team. I am sure very few have seen people put up these sorts of numbers before in such short space of time. They are exceptional but also nothing out of the ordinary for H&P. If you want to be part of one of the highest performing search firms I would love to hear from you. Congrats guys - onto the next one now!
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A partner hire can reshape a law firm’s trajectory for years to come. Yet many firms still approach senior hiring through processes built for speed rather than precision. At partner level, the stakes are different: • Market perception • Client continuity • Internal dynamics • Long-term growth • Competitive positioning The strongest candidates are rarely applying for roles. They are already successful, selective, and only open to opportunities that genuinely align with their ambitions and platform. That changes how searches need to be approached. Shannon McKechnie shares her perspective on why retained search continues to matter in senior legal hiring across the UK and Europe. https://lnkd.in/eRyN--8r
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The London weather and the London Legal market have a lot in common this week 🔥 While temperatures reached record highs for May, so did the number of Partner level roles our London Private Practice team are working on. Yesterday alone I was briefed on 15 new Partner level hires with just one Law firm. The firm have some super exciting growth plans across each of these areas: DISPUTES ▪️ Senior Commercial Disputes Partner ▪️ Senior Employment Partner (x2) FINANCE ▪️ Funds Finance Partner ▪️ Leveraged Finance Partner ▪️ Real Estate Finance / Back Leverage Partner ▪️ Restructuring Partner REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION ▪️ Non-Contentious Construction Partner ▪️ Contentious Construction Partner ▪️ Senior Transactional / Commercial Real Estate Partner CORPORATE ▪️ Private M&A Partner ▪️ Mid-Market Private Equity Partner ▪️ Private Funds Partner ▪️ Real Estate Investment Funds Partner ▪️ Data Protection / Privacy Partner If you're interested in having a high level confidential chat please reach out to me or my colleagues Molly Hogan and Shadab Mohamed.
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What are the current non-negotiables for partner lateral moves across Germany? Access H&P’s latest analysis of disclosed partner-level movement across the German legal market, alongside commentary on compensation structures, hiring strategy, and current market dynamics. From integration capability to tech investment, autonomy to platform strategy, we share what firms need to navigate complex growth and strategic hiring. About H&P: we support private practice firms and in-house legal teams to navigate complex growth, succession, and expansion mandates across the UK, US, and Europe. Get in touch with Mark Thomson to discuss your hiring needs, next move, or more market insights. https://lnkd.in/dqnmCZia #GermanLegal #Legal #Europe #Compensation
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“The lateral partner market in Europe is no longer a story about firms winning talent. Increasingly, it is a story about firms losing it.” We’ve just released our latest German Legal Partner Landscape report, analysing disclosed partner-level moves alongside commentary from active mandates and lateral processes across the region. The report looks at where movement is concentrated, how negotiation dynamics are evolving, and what partners are increasingly prioritising when considering a move. It also explores how firms are approaching strategic growth, platform positioning, and long-term investment across a changing market. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dqnmCZia #GermanLegal #Legal #Europe #Compensation
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A huge welcome to Alfie Harris and Shaniel Lakhani! Both are experienced consultants, joining our US desk and specialising in Corporate M&A and Real Assets and Infrastructure, respectively. Get in touch to find out more about our US legal capabilities, or to join a growing, high-performance team 🚀
Excited to welcome Shaniel Lakhani and Alfie Harris to the H&P Executive Search team this week! 🚀 Shaniel joins us as an Associate Partner, bringing seven years of #recruitment experience. He’ll be joining our US Legal division under Zac Turner, focusing on Real Assets & Infrastructure. Alfie joins as a Principal after an incredibly impressive start to his recruitment career, generating over £500k in his second year. He’ll also be joining our US Legal team under Gabriel Roberts, specialising in Corporate M&A. Two brilliant additions to the business! 🙌 We’re continuing to grow our London office, with plans for a #graduate cohort before the end of June, alongside continued investment in experienced talent across the business. 📩 If you’d be interested in hearing more, feel free to reach out!
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