Dom Griffiths, London managing partner of Mayer Brown, joins the podcast to discuss the strategy behind one of the firm's strongest years in London. He explains why Mayer Brown has invested so heavily in private capital, how targeted lateral hiring is reshaping the practice and where he believes the firm can differentiate in an increasingly competitive transatlantic market.
Dom also reflects on more than two decades at Mayer Brown, his journey from structured finance partner to London managing partner, and what he's learned about leading a large international partnership. He shares why consensus-building matters, how he approaches recruitment and why culture and client relationships remain at the heart of sustainable growth.
The conversation also explores the changing shape of the legal market, from AI and private capital to transatlantic competition and law firm mergers. Dom explains why he believes technology will enhance, rather than replace, trusted advisers, and shares his views on what will separate the most successful firms over the next decade
Chapters
00:01 Introduction
00:59 From structured finance partner to London managing partner
05:18 Mayer Brown's place in the global legal market
11:53 Building a private capital powerhouse in London
18:46 The firm's approach to lateral hiring and growth
22:11 Leading a global law firm partnership
30:21 Transatlantic mergers and Mayer Brown's strategy
33:21 AI, private capital and the future of Big Law
