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Maurice Allen

Collaborator · DISC type si
Managing Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Maurice Allen is a Managing Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa, where he specializes in legal recruitment and talent management. A former elite banking lawyer, he was the Senior Partner who founded the London office of Ropes & Gray LLP and a Partner at Freshfields. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Oxford.

Outside of his legal and recruitment career, Maurice is involved in philanthropic causes. He publicly supports and highlights the work of youth charities, such as Unitas and Onside Youth Zones, demonstrating a commitment to empowering young people. He also engages with the legal community by sponsoring sporting events.

He founded his own successful legal recruitment and consulting firm, LTN & Partners, which was later acquired by Major, Lindsey & Africa.

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Experience
43 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Maurice shows up

Example Driven
Fair-minded
Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Maurice cares about

Legal Talent Strategy
He actively discusses the complexities of the legal job market, emphasizing that a compelling plan, cultural fit, and thoughtful integration are more crucial than compensation.
Law Firm Culture
As a former senior partner and founder, he has deep insights into law firm management, partner dynamics, and the different cultural approaches of UK and US firms.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Managing Director
Major, Lindsey & Africa
10-2018
Chief Executive & Founder
LTN & Partners
3-2017
Director
M J Allen & Associates Ltd
11-2009 - 12-2016
Senior Partner
Ropes & Gray LLP
3-2008 - 8-2009
Partner
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Arts - MA (University College)
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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