Navigating the Evolving Lateral Partner Market in 2025

The lateral partner market is off to an intriguing start in 2025, with several high-profile moves making headlines across Big Law. These headline-grabbing transitions reflect the dynamic nature of the market, even as other factors, such as strong partner share values, shape the pace and strategy of lateral hiring.

In a recent article for Bloomberg Law, Jon Truster, a partner in our New York office, provided insights into how equity share increases are influencing lateral negotiations:

“There’s been a lot of high-profile moves this year. What we don’t know is what’s going on underneath that.”

As firms balance growth ambitions with evolving compensation dynamics, the year ahead promises to bring more shifts and opportunities.

Read the full article by Roy Strom for Bloomberg Law.

For more insights connect with Jon Truster or reach out to our team at Macrae.