Harbor Acquires CE Global Partners for HCM Growth

Harbor, a legal industry services provider, acquired CE Global Partners, a specialist in HR and payroll transformation, on June 3, 2026, in Chicago.

This acquisition provides law firms and corporate legal departments with access to comprehensive end-to-end workforce modernization support from a single provider, addressing a gap that previously required multiple vendors.

The Deal Details

CE Global Partners is a firm of approximately 35 specialists headquartered in Cheshire, North West England. The firm has delivered HR and payroll transformation work since 2015. Its clients include Magic Circle and leading AmLaw firms, as well as major enterprise organizations.

CE Global Partners brings expertise in HR transformation, payroll transformation, payroll operations, Global Mobility, Reward Management, and managed services. These capabilities will now sit within Harbor's Human Capital Management (HCM) Advisory solution line.

This is the third acquisition Harbor has completed since receiving a majority investment from BayPine LP in June 2025.

Why Harbor Moved