Legal sector defies headwinds with 4% headcount growth
UK legal firms show resilience with 4% headcount growth and rising partner profits, while navigating cyber threats and cautious AI adoption. Discover the sector's 2025 outlook.
Category : Professional Services
Paul Hastings Hires Tax Partners From Weil & Cadwalader
Paul Hastings strengthens its London tax practice with three strategic hires from Weil Gotshal and Cadwalader. Discover how this rebuild impacts the legal sector.
Magic Circle Law Firms Ramp Up US Expansion Drive
Leading UK law firms Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance intensify US growth with strategic mergers and lateral hires. Discover how London's legal elite is challenging American dominance.
BDO UK and Ireland announce landmark accounting merger
In a landmark move for the professional services sector, BDO's UK and Irish firms announce plans to merge, creating a £1.4bn revenue giant poised to challenge the Big Four's dominance in the mid-market arena.
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BDO Announces Major UK & Ireland Accounting Merger
Two of BDO's largest firms unite in strategic merger, creating a £1.1 billion revenue practice with ambitious growth targets and enhanced client services across the UK and Ireland.
Lawyers: Don't Destroy £60bn Industry Over LLP Reforms
Leading City law firms warn Chancellor's proposed reforms to Limited Liability Partnerships could devastate Britain's competitive legal industry and drive business overseas.
Ex-Telegraph journalist joins Financial News team
Financial News bolsters its editorial team with the appointment of Harry Brennan, an experienced journalist from The Telegraph, to enhance coverage of London's professional services sector
Ashurst hires Linklaters private equity star Roger Parker
In a significant move shaking up London's legal scene, Ashurst secures top private equity partner Roger Parker from Magic Circle rival Linklaters, strengthening their corporate practice.
Latham promotes seven London partners in global round
International law firm Latham & Watkins announces seven London promotions in its 40-partner global round, strengthening its UK corporate and finance capabilities.
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Private Equity Targets Law & Accounting Firms
Discover how private equity giants are revolutionising professional services by targeting law and accounting firms in a strategic wealth play that's reshaping London's financial landscape.
Simpson Thacher hires Kirkland private equity partner in London
In a strategic move strengthening its London private equity practice, Simpson Thacher recruits veteran Kirkland & Ellis partner James Appleton, signalling intensified competition for top legal talent.
London law firms shift to non-equity partner promotions
Major London law firms are increasingly promoting lawyers to non-equity partner roles, signalling a strategic shift in talent retention and financial management within the UK legal sector.
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