OUR DNA
L+P is an executive search firm specialising in legal services. Our clients range from top-tier U.S. law firms to boutiques - we believe in finding the perfect fit for the businesses we represent.
We have placed a wide range of lawyers, from Partners to Associates, resulting in long lasting relationships with clients and candidates across the legal market.
Our main objective is to find a tailored solution for your recruitment needs, however complicated they may be. We pride ourselves in grasping the intricacies of the legal market while operating with precision and speed.
We value relationships above all and seek to cultivate meaningful connections with our candidates and clients. We believe in creating, not extracting, value through our business.
Mathew Abbott
Partner
Mathew has a proven track record in the legal sector, advising private practice law firms in the UK, Europe, and the USA on talent acquisition solutions for fee-earning lawyers, from Associate to Partner level, across a range of corporate practice areas…
Alexis Lazareff
Managing Partner
Alexis is Managing Partner at L+P and was previously Vice President and the Legal top biller for a top-tier Global Recruitment Company (Top 100 by SIA, Legal 500). With close to a decade of collaborating with top-tier US, Magic Circle and, domestic law firms…
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Alexis Lazareff
Managing Partner
Alexis is Managing Partner at L+P and was previously Vice President and the Legal top biller for a top-tier Global Recruitment Company (Top 100 by SIA, Legal 500). With close to a decade of collaborating with top-tier US, Magic Circle and, domestic law firms…
Mathew Abbott
Partner
Mathew has a proven track record in the legal sector, advising private practice law firms in the UK, Europe, and the USA on talent acquisition solutions for fee-earning lawyers, from Associate to Partner level, across a range of corporate practice areas…
TESTIMONIALS
I highly recommend working with Alexis. We requested his support on behalf of an essential but hard-to-hire position. Alexis provided us with high-quality candidates and supported us in filling the vacancy quicker than we expected. Furthermore, I liked being able to call and email him with any open questions, and he is quick in responding and a solution-oriented person.
Head of HR for Investment Fund
Hamburg
Alexis is reliable and has a proactive approach; his client profiles are always well prepared, he knows his clients and manages expectations well.
Private Equity Practice Head
Munich
Whatever your legal or executive search needs - be it for making additions to your team or preparing a move yourself - Alexis is our go-to choice. Dedicated, persistent, diplomatic, great network, and fun to work with - I could not recommend him highly enough.
M&A Transactions Director
Hamburg
Alexis is great to deal with: he is very well connected, super responsive, and he really understands the German legal market. He knows what law firms as well as applicants/candidates look for. He has a great sense for personalities and knows who could be a good match. Highly recommended!
M&A Practice Head
Berlin
Alexis is reliable and has a proactive approach; his client profiles are always well prepared, he knows his clients and manages expectations well.
Private Equity Practice Head
Munich
Whatever your legal or executive search needs - be it for making additions to your team or preparing a move yourself - Alexis is our go-to choice. Dedicated, persistent, diplomatic, great network, and fun to work with - I could not recommend him highly enough.
M&A Transactions Director
Hamburg
I highly recommend working with Alexis. We requested his support on behalf of an essential but hard-to-hire position. Alexis provided us with high-quality candidates and supported us in filling the vacancy quicker than we expected. Furthermore, I liked being able to call and email him with any open questions, and he is quick in responding and a solution-oriented person.
M&A Practice Head
Berlin
RETAINED SEARCH
Our client-facing approach offers a delivery tailored to your business needs. We won’t stop searching until we find the right solution.
CONTINGENCY SEARCH
We know everyone in our specialisms. With the right understanding of your business, our professionals can deliver a list of individuals willing to speak to you.