Litigation​/Civil Fraud Partner

Former Litigation Lawyer;
Specialist Litigation Recruiter, placing the best legal talent in Top Tier law firms Internationally and across London The Role

William James Recruitment is instructed on a confidential lateral Partner search for a fast‑growing, premium litigation boutique that competes directly with Magic Circle, Silver Circle and US firms on complex, high‑value disputes.

The firm is led by highly regarded City litigators and has built a reputation for handling sophisticated commercial litigation, civil fraud, and financial services disputes. It has recently strengthened its partnership through lateral hires from leading US practices
, reinforcing its position as a serious alternative platform for top‑tier disputes lawyers seeking greater autonomy and flexibility.

The firm is deliberately open to a range of disputes specialisms and welcomes Partners with established practices across commercial litigation, civil fraud, white collar crime and related contentious areas
, including niche or specialist practices that complement the existing offering
.

This is an opportunity to join a genuinely entrepreneurial platform
, offering autonomy, flexibility and the ability to build and grow a practice within a collaborative, high‑calibre environment—without the conflicts, leverage pressures or structural constraints often associated with larger firms.

• Established Litigation Partner at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle or US firm (or equivalent platform)
• Portable client book of business of at least £500k, focused on disputes
• Strong track record in commercial litigation, civil fraud, white collar crime or related contentious practice areas
• Open to developing niche or specialist disputes practices within a broader premium offering
• Proven ability to originate, lead and deliver complex, high‑value matters
• Strong client relationships and demonstrable business development capability
• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and collaborative in approach

• Confidential lateral Partner move with a premium litigation boutique
• Increasingly attractive alternative to MC / SC / US platforms
• Recent lateral Partner hires from leading US practices
• Freedom to grow a practice without excessive conflicts or billing pressures
• High‑quality, international disputes work
• Supportive partnership culture with strong infrastructure
• Competitive remuneration and profit share structure

• Highly competitive Partner remuneration
• Flexible working arrangements
• Entrepreneurial platform with strong operational support
• Additional benefits package

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial:

Email: alice.winte

Director

Full‑time

Legal and Business Development

Law Practice, Legal Services, and Alternative Dispute Resolution