Harrison Litchfield

Associate Director | Law Firms

Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, UK

Harrison Litchfield is an Associate Director within the private practice team at Taylor Root and leads the firm’s international practice. He advises law firms on cross‑border recruitment, strategic expansion and long‑term growth across key international legal markets, including Europe and offshore jurisdictions.

In his role, Harrison works closely with law firms on international hiring strategy, supporting the establishment and expansion of practices outside their home jurisdictions. His work often involves advising on senior‑level and partner‑level appointments, as well as helping firms build new teams and capabilities to support sustainable, long‑term growth. His approach is strategic and consultative, grounded in a deep understanding of how international law firm platforms operate across different markets.

Alongside advising law firms, Harrison supports lawyers navigating international career moves. He provides tailored guidance to senior lawyers considering relocation to major legal hubs, helping them assess market dynamics, firm structures and the practical and professional implications of cross‑border moves. He also oversees Taylor Root’s offshore practice, advising both firms and lawyers operating within offshore legal markets.

Harrison brings a strong academic foundation to his work, having completed both an LL.B. in Law and an LL.M. in International Law. This background underpins his ability to engage credibly with senior lawyers and law firm leadership on complex international recruitment and expansion matters, and reinforces his reputation as a trusted adviser within the international private practice market.

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