Lateral Partner Recruiting

We Help Orchestrate Brilliant and Rewarding Careers.

Your many hours of dedication and hard work have paid off, earning you the highest recognition of being named partner. That success, however, does not mean opportunities for further career growth and fulfillment have stopped. Having a trusted advisor with unique market access and deep insight into your local and the global legal market will serve you well now and into the future.

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s partner consultants help law firm partners like you get to where you want to go next in your legal career. They truly get to know the law firms and partners in their market, learning everything they can about their goals, challenges, wants and needs. With this deep understanding, our consultants guide you, offering unbiased advice and insights to help you change your life for the better.

Research

2024 Partner Compensation Survey

The results are in! Our 2024 Partner Compensation Survey Report offers insights into the partner compensation trends within law firms. Most impressively, over the past decade, partner compensation has nearly doubled. According to the findings, in 2024, the average compensation for all respondents is $1,411,000, a significant 26% increase from 2022.
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2024 Partner Compensation Survey

136
partner placements in 2024

28
law firm office openings/mergers in the past 5 years

65+
partner-focused
consultants
globally

Growing Law Firms All Over the World

Moving into—or expanding in—a geographic market presents an opportunity for strategic success when done at the right time and in the right place.

Whether an office opening, a merger or an acquisition, a law firm can flourish when supported by expert guides who have local and global market knowledge as well as deep expertise in navigating the complex process of evaluating and analyzing the potential and viability of the deal.

With deep, long-standing relationships with leading law firms and lawyers globally and 27 offices in major legal and financial centers around the world, we can help your firm expand its footprint into new markets throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe,* Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

*For details on our increased coverage in the Paris market and relevant consultants, click here.

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Beginning a new career as a Non-equity partner... what you need to know.
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Insights

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Asia Pacific Legal Market Summary August 2025

Current legal market news, trends, partner moves, and active opportunities in the Asian, Australian and Pacific Rim legal markets for July 2025 from our APAC offices.
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Asia Pacific Legal Market Summary August 2025
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Small Cities Still Require Big Strategy: What Law Firms Should Consider Before Opening in Smaller Markets

Smaller markets, smarter strategy: In The American Lawyer, Howard Cohl breaks down what law firms must consider before expanding into regional hubs like Nashville or Denver. Strategic alignment, cultural integration, and economic viability aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the blueprint for sustainable growth. At MLA, we know that thoughtful expansion starts with asking the right questions. Howard’s article is a must-read for firms looking to grow with purpose.
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Small Cities Still Require Big Strategy: What Law Firms Should Consider Before Opening in Smaller Markets
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Why Gen Z, Millennial Lawyers Are Leaving Big Law for Small Firms

Kate Reder Sheikh shares why smaller firms appeal to millennial and Gen Z attorneys practicing in Big Law.
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Why Gen Z, Millennial Lawyers Are Leaving Big Law for Small Firms

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