David Morley

Former managing and senior partner at Allen & Overy with long experience leading the firm through major crises; later moved into investment roles including chairing a private equity firm and advising investors on legal-sector opportunities.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 46min

Why private equity wants a piece of Big Law: Former A&O boss David Morley on what's really happening

Join David Morley, former managing partner at Allen & Overy and now an investment consultant, as he delves into the surge of private equity interest in the legal sector. He shares insights on how investor sentiment has shifted suddenly, mirroring trends in accountancy. Morley discusses the need for law firms, big and small, to grasp these market forces and navigate consolidation pressures, while pondering the future landscape of legal services with PE-backed models and the implications for innovation and competition.

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