Private Equity Hiring in London Hits New Heights - And It’s Not Slowing Down

A new article from Financial News highlights the sustained momentum in London’s private equity legal market - with partner hiring on track to surpass previous years and law firms continuing to prioritize strategic lateral growth.

The piece draws on insights and data from our recently released Macrae+ London Private Equity Report, including commentary from Macrae London Partner Siobhán Lewington on the evolving maturity of the market and firms’ focus on consolidating key client relationships.

What we’re seeing is a market that remains highly competitive - not only for lateral talent, but also for firms looking to build deeper benches across private capital disciplines. The demand for plug-and-play partners with cross-border capability is only accelerating, as law firms seek to offer integrated solutions to increasingly sophisticated clients.

Read the full article from Zoe Hu for Financial News here.

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For more insights, connect directly with Siobhán Lewington or reach out to our team at Macrae here.

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