Corporate Partner
London
Join a Genuinely Independent, Fast-Growing UK Firm
Some firms talk about growth. This one is actually delivering it. We’re working confidentially with a leading independent UK law firm on a search for an aspiring or established Corporate Partner to join its rapidly expanding London Corporate & M&A team. A team that has added four new partners in the last 14 months alone, and completed over 100 Corporate & M&A transactions in 2025 with a combined deal value of approximately £3.5 billion+. Spanning financial services, technology, healthcare and real estate this team is utilising it’s corporate engine and there’s no sign of slowing down.
This isn’t a firm managing decline or filling a gap. It’s a firm actively investing. Profit per equity partner up over 30% headcount up 30% since 2021, and a record number of partner and director promotions this year alone across Corporate, Projects, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution and beyond.
Why this platform stands out:
Genuine momentum: One of the fastest-growing independent Corporate & M&A practices in the UK market right now, not a firm playing catch-up.
Real international reach without the US-firm baggage
An established preferred-firm network spanning 300 firms across 70 jurisdictions, giving you cross-border capability without sacrificing independence.
A track record that speaks for itself
Recent lateral hires have come from major UK & US platforms, drawn by a genuinely entrepreneurial, non-bureaucratic culture.
Sector strength that’s actually differentiated
A fast-growing reputation in tech and tech-enabled businesses, alongside deep expertise across financial services, energy, and real estate.
Full equity partnership
With a transparent, merit-based path. Not a fixed-share ceiling
We’re looking for Corporate Partners who:
Bring a strong, portable practice in M&A, PE/VC, or corporate finance (£800k+)
Want a platform genuinely investing in growth, not one asking you to prop up a legacy.
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