Alexander Hughes Names Head of Global Legal Practice
February 18, 2026 – Alexander Hughes has named Anthony Dodeman as head of its global legal practice to strengthen expertise across key legal domains. “This strategic move reinforces our commitment to supporting clients with access to legal professionals who possess a deep understanding of today’s complex legal landscape,” Alexander Hughes said. “Our legal practice spans a broad spectrum of expertise, including corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, tax, commercial and business law, emerging technology law, international arbitration, or intellectual property.”
“We understand that recruiting legal experts, whether partners, general counsel, compliance officers, or other senior roles—is far more than a traditional recruitment process,” the firm continued. “These appointments shape corporate culture, influence strategic decisions, and impact long-term success. Within law firms, they bring a fresh perspective and contribute to their growth. Our approach ensures that clients connect with professionals who not only meet technical requirements but also align with organizational values and vision.”
“At Alexander Hughes, we know that appointing the right legal leaders goes beyond technical expertise- It’s a matter of personality, but also of cultural fit and strategic vision,” the firm explained. “Under Anthony Dodeman’s leadership and proven experience in multiple legal domains, our legal practice team will advise and support clients by addressing their most complex legal matters with precision and pragmatism.”
“We want to give our clients – large corporations and law firms – the ability to work with us both in France and abroad, with the same high standard of service and the assurance of collaborating with top-tier consultants,” Alexander Hughes continued. “This new international coordination will support development and cross-selling opportunities worldwide, highlight our often highly specialized expertise, and strengthen our ability to operate effectively across all local markets.”
Mr. Dodeman joined Alexander Hughes as consultant in 2021, specialized in legal professions’ practice (lawyer, general counsel, head of legal, compliance officer, tax advisor, and contract management). During five years, he had a conclusive experience in an international leading professional recruitment consultancies, in which he was already focusing on the legal area. Mr. Dodeman has worked for all types of firms, across all sectors, and on strategic positions.
“Legal services are a key area of growth for Alexander Hughes, and this international practice reflects our commitment to providing clients with greater visibility and a consistent, harmonized offering,” said Mr. Dodeman.
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Founded in 1957, Alexander Hughes is an international executive search firm advising senior management on key talent acquisition: executive and non-executive directors, senior managers and recognized experts. With 53 offices, Alexander Hughes has a fully-owned worldwide coverage offering local expertise combined with global capabilities. The team includes more than 130 consultants operating in 10 practices, ranging from financial services and technology to life sciences, industrial manufacturing, and consumer markets.
Recent Alliance
Alexander Hughes recently formed an alliance with CORE3, a strategic management consulting firm that is part of Balubaid Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s most respected family-owned conglomerates. This agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership, through a planned Joint venture, focused on developing board advisory, governance effectiveness, executive search, human capital appraisal, and executive interim management services in the Saudi market. “It represents an important milestone in our ambition to strengthen our presence in the Middle East and to better serve both local and international clients in the Kingdom, as well as Saudi organizations expanding abroad,” Alexander Hughes said.
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“Together with CORE3, we aim to combine global leadership advisory standards with deep local market insight, contributing to the Kingdom’s ongoing economic diversification and organizational transformation,” the firm continued.
For CORE3, this partnership provides access to Alexander Hughes’ global expertise and knowledge, further enriching its ability to deliver world-class leadership and governance solutions to clients across sectors.
Related: Alexander Hughes Expands in London
Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
