LI&P DNA
Deliver bespoke executive search solutions that strengthen the leadership and strategic growth of international law firms.
Purpose:
Why We Exist.
LI&P was built on a simple conviction: executive search in business law must be handled with structural awareness, commercial realism and human responsibility.
We operate exclusively within private practice because the dynamics of law firms demand a level of discipline that generalist recruitment cannot provide. A Partner hire reshapes governance. An Associate hire affects leverage and long-term profitability. A practice launch impacts positioning for years.
We believe that recruitment is not about filling roles.
It is about shaping platforms.
We do not chase visibility.
We prioritise credibility.
We do not accelerate for the sake of speed.
We move quickly because we are prepared.
Our role is not to introduce profiles.
It is to secure alignment.
Philosophy :
How We Think.
Our philosophy is built around anticipation, validation and controlled execution. Before approaching the market, we clarify the strategic rationale behind each mandate.
Before recommending a candidate, we validate commercial sustainability.
Before initiating negotiations, we assess structural impact.
We believe executive search should protect firms from misalignment, overestimation and reputational risk.
Our methodology is intelligence-led.
Our engagement is discreet.
Our judgement is disciplined.
We combine preparation with decisiveness, ensuring that responsiveness never compromises rigour.
In business law, timing, reputation and structural balance matter.
Our philosophy reflects that reality.
Core Values :
The Foundations of Our Work.
Our core values are not statements of intent; they are operational principles that shape every mandate, every interaction and every strategic decision we make.
Our Commitment :
We are not generalist recruiters. We are a specialist executive search firm dedicated exclusively to business lawyers. Our DNA reflects discipline over noise, judgement over volume and structural impact over short-term transactions. Executive Search, applied with integrity.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality underpins every mandate. We operate off-market by design, share no information without explicit consent and protect both firms and candidates throughout the process. In Partner recruitment and practice launches, discretion is not a feature — it is a structural requirement.
Agility
Legal markets evolve rapidly.
We adapt search strategies, engagement methods and sequencing in real time to reflect market shifts, internal firm dynamics and competitive movements. Our agility ensures relevance without compromising rigour.
Responsiveness
Timing determines success in high-stakes recruitment.
We provide structured feedback, rapid calibration and first relevant profiles within controlled timelines, ensuring momentum while preserving precision.
Strategic Alignment
Every hire must strengthen the platform, not merely fill a position. We evaluate cultural fit, partnership dynamics, governance structures and long-term positioning to ensure each appointment reinforces internal balance and market credibility.
“ As Founder & CEO of LI&P, I created the firm to address a clear gap: business law recruitment requires a discipline-driven executive search approach. Partner and Associate hires shape governance, leverage and long-term performance — they demand structural judgement, not sourcing alone. ”
Our Reach in Numbers
A Structured Legal Intelligence Platform. Our methodology is supported by a continuously updated legal intelligence network:
5,400+
Partners mapped across EMEA
32,000+
lawyers identified in the Paris
54+
actively maintained talent pools, segmented by practice and level
Strategic Connections
Partners mapped across EMEA
11+
jurisdictions active presence and long-term relationships across EMEA.
