Search & Strategic Assignments

Chris is a prominent figure in the London legal recruitment market, known for his dynamic energy, sense of humour, and outstanding client and candidate care. He has facilitated numerous high-profile partner and team moves in London, especially in private equity, venture capital, international arbitration/ commercial litigation, and intellectual property. With a long-standing and loyal client base among the top 50 global law firms, Chris is often their trusted partner recruiter. Recently, he played a key role in the highly publicized London launch of a top 50 U.S. AMLaw firm and is currently advising management teams at several international firms on UK, transatlantic, and U.S. merger opportunities.

Marsden took part in a beauty contest to work with us on important strategic lateral hiring. Marsden stood out from their competitors for their methodical approach to the search, their thorough knowledge of our business, their clearly demonstrated market knowledge, and their ability to connect to the right people. I felt well supported by them throughout the entire process and would not hesitate to work with them again.

A core objective of my role as Office Managing Partner is expanding our offering.Partnering with a first rate recruiter is vital to achieving that objective. Chris Payne fits the bill in every respect. He comprehends our strategic goals. My dialogue with him is constant and irrespective of whether or not any candidates are under consideration. Once a suitable candidate is identified and introduced, Chris remains fully engaged throughout the process and works tirelessly and tenaciously to get the hire over the line. His monumental efforts have borne exceptional results for us over the past year alone.Above all, Chris is a really great guy and a pleasure to work with.