Campbell Davidson Joins MLA as Managing Director in Sydney

Hanover, MD (October 15, 2026)— Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world’s leading legal search firm, today announced that Campbell Davidson has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Partner Practice Group, based in Sydney. He will advise law firms across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region on partner recruitment, strategic growth initiatives, team expansion and succession planning.

Campbell brings more than 30 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer and law firm leader. Throughout his career, he has advised Australian and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, foreign investment and corporate governance. Having lived and worked across Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong, he also brings an international perspective and a deep understanding of legal markets across the Asia-Pacific region.

“Campbell’s first-hand experience of building and leading legal practices, combined with his extensive regional relationships, will be a tremendous asset to our clients and candidates,” said David Maurer, global executive director, partner recruiting.  “His understanding of the strategic, commercial and cultural considerations involved in partner hiring further strengthens MLA’s ability to support law firms as they pursue growth across Australia, the wider Asia-Pacific region, and the globe.”

Before joining MLA, Campbell was a Partner in the Corporate and M&A practice at Piper Alderman in Sydney. Previously, he spent more than 12 years at Squire Patton Boggs, where he established and grew the Sydney office and served as Australian Managing Partner and as a Corporate and M&A Partner. Earlier in his career, he was a Partner at Allens and held lawyer positions with Linklaters in London and Singapore.

Recognised by Chambers Global as a leading individual, Campbell Davidson has advised clients across a broad range of industries and developed an extensive network of senior legal professionals throughout the region. He was also actively involved in recruiting and developing legal talent during his law firm career, including making numerous partner-level appointments.

“Having held leadership roles within leading law firms, I understand the significant impact that the right partner appointment can have on a firm’s strategy, culture and long-term growth,” said Campbell Davidson. “I am delighted to join MLA and look forward to drawing on that experience to help law firms and partners navigate important growth and career decisions across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.”

Campbell holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Sydney.