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Which Legal Recruiters Work With Partners and Groups?
Learn what distinguishes partner and practice-group recruiters, how to assess their experience, and what support to expect throughout a law firm move.
Questions to Ask a Legal Recruiter Before a Lateral Move
Use these questions to evaluate a legal recruiter's experience, confidentiality, incentives, and approach to partner negotiations and practice-group moves.
Market Watch · Editorial snapshot · Not a live feedWeil, Gotshal & Manges: partner moves and leadershipUpdated September 24, 2026 · View full report Market analysis · Editorial snapshot · Not live or open rolesPartner & group market signalsPrivate capital, coordinated teams, infrastructure and leadership mandates — the broader patterns behind lateral coverage.As of September 24, 2026 · View full report
Partner & group moves in the press
Selected public reporting, with publisher and publication date.
- Partner moves hit a new peak
The American Lawyer · Sep 21, 2026
- Partner hiring led the Q1 surge
Law360 · Apr 16, 2026
- Multi-partner teams drive office expansion
Global Legal Post · Jan 26, 2026
- Arbitration teams are moving together
Global Legal Post · Jun 15, 2026
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