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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Data center growth is reshaping U.S. real estate: What does it mean for legal teams?

  • Posted oktober 26, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Data centers have become a major area of U.S. commercial real estate. Demand from AI, cloud computing and hyperscale operators is accelerating investment in digital infrastructure. JLL’s report, data center demand exceeds expectations in H1 2026 , shows how quickly that demand is growing. AI data centers and hyperscale data centers […]
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Legal readiness and enterprise value: what professional services firms must get right before investment or sale

  • Posted oktober 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment continues to reshape the professional services market.   While much of the activity to date has focused on accountancy and financial advisory businesses, investors are increasingly looking at consulting, executive search, compliance, legal services and other specialist advisory firms. Recent transactions involving businesses such as Azets, Cooper Parry and […]
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Why risk management skills are increasingly critical for legal professionals 

  • Posted oktober 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The role of in-house legal teams has evolved significantly in recent years. Legal professionals are not just expected to advise after an issue arises. They are increasingly asked to anticipate potential problems, assess their impact and help organizations mitigate business risk.  This is backed by the latest data from our 2026 […]