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A&O latest firm to cut business support roles in London

May 8, 2026

Legora says legal AI is dead, makes bold bet on the future

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Legora says legal AI is dead, makes bold bet on the future

May 8, 2026

Broadfield continues build-out with Sidley and Cooley partners in New York

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Broadfield continues build-out with Sidley and Cooley partners in New York

May 8, 2026

MoFo adds tech trio in London, takes partner hires to 10 over past year

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MoFo adds tech trio in London, takes partner hires to 10 over past year

May 8, 2026

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Paul Weiss taps Simpson Thacher partner for European infrastructure push

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Paul Weiss taps Simpson Thacher partner for European infrastructure push

January 22, 2026

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McDermott restocks London competition bench with ex-A&O hire

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McDermott restocks London competition bench with ex-A&O hire

January 22, 2026

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Ropes and Kirkland lead on $3.7bn buyout of UK secondaries giant

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Ropes and Kirkland lead on $3.7bn buyout of UK secondaries giant

January 22, 2026

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Microsoft's Robin AI hires could hint at a bigger legal play inside Word

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Microsoft's Robin AI hires could hint at a bigger legal play inside Word

January 21, 2026

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Sidley resumes London raid on Latham with senior partner move

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Sidley resumes London raid on Latham with senior partner move

January 21, 2026

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Osborne Clarke partner cleared of 'without prejudice' misconduct by High Court

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Osborne Clarke partner cleared of 'without prejudice' misconduct by High Court

January 20, 2026

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S&C's private capital push continues with Weil double hire

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S&C's private capital push continues with Weil double hire

January 20, 2026

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HSBC picks Harvey as legal AI spreads beyond major law firms

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HSBC picks Harvey as legal AI spreads beyond major law firms

January 20, 2026

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Why US law firms are quietly stocking up on mid-level associates

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Why US law firms are quietly stocking up on mid-level associates

January 20, 2026

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Senior associate struck off after trying to involve junior in dishonest conduct

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Senior associate struck off after trying to involve junior in dishonest conduct

January 20, 2026

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Dechert taps Singapore wealth fund for its newest London PE partner

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Dechert taps Singapore wealth fund for its newest London PE partner

January 19, 2026

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Spellbook brings deal data into contract negotiations

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Spellbook brings deal data into contract negotiations

January 19, 2026

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Ex-Reed Smith lawyer struck off after lying about cancer diagnosis

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Ex-Reed Smith lawyer struck off after lying about cancer diagnosis

January 18, 2026

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A PE-backed legal platform is growing fast in Sweden - and has its sights on the UK

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A PE-backed legal platform is growing fast in Sweden - and has its sights on the UK

January 16, 2026

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White & Case boosts real estate bench in Paris with three-partner hire

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White & Case boosts real estate bench in Paris with three-partner hire

January 16, 2026

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Gibson Dunn poaches Freshfields M&A star for Madrid launch

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Gibson Dunn poaches Freshfields M&A star for Madrid launch

January 16, 2026

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Harvey expands in Europe with Paris office and senior hire

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Harvey expands in Europe with Paris office and senior hire

January 15, 2026

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Macfarlanes gets a makeover with brand refresh

January 15, 2026

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LSB names Richard Orpin CEO after interim appointment

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LSB names Richard Orpin CEO after interim appointment

January 14, 2026

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Quinn Emanuel extends red-hot profitability run in London

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Quinn Emanuel extends red-hot profitability run in London

January 14, 2026

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Kindleworth plans US launch as conditions align for law firm startups

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Kindleworth plans US launch as conditions align for law firm startups

January 13, 2026

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Bird & Bird becomes latest City firm to offer equal parental leave

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Bird & Bird becomes latest City firm to offer equal parental leave

January 13, 2026

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Ropes & Gray gives junior lawyers 20% of billable time for AI work

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Ropes & Gray gives junior lawyers 20% of billable time for AI work

January 13, 2026

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The hidden £350m revenue stream quietly propping up law firm profits

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The hidden £350m revenue stream quietly propping up law firm profits

January 13, 2026

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London's record year of partner moves and who felt them the most

January 12, 2026

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Ex-Stephenson Harwood staffer banned after lying about working from the office

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Ex-Stephenson Harwood staffer banned after lying about working from the office

January 10, 2026

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LegalFly is all-in on AI for in-house teams - and has big plans for 2026

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LegalFly is all-in on AI for in-house teams - and has big plans for 2026

January 9, 2026

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Sullivan & Cromwell's London build-out rolls on with senior finance hire

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Sullivan & Cromwell's London build-out rolls on with senior finance hire

January 9, 2026

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New US entrant Michelman Robinson boosts City bench with Linklaters hire

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New US entrant Michelman Robinson boosts City bench with Linklaters hire

January 8, 2026

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Milbank makes up one London partner in leaner round

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Milbank makes up one London partner in leaner round

January 8, 2026

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Hogan Lovells keeps partner promotions flat ahead of merger

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Hogan Lovells keeps partner promotions flat ahead of merger

January 7, 2026

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Quinn Emanuel taps Milbank for financial disputes partner in London

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Quinn Emanuel taps Milbank for financial disputes partner in London

January 7, 2026

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Simmons hires 10 laterals as its stealth growth story continues

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Simmons hires 10 laterals as its stealth growth story continues

January 7, 2026

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Akin's new PE hires lead on £1.2bn PA Consulting deal

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Akin's new PE hires lead on £1.2bn PA Consulting deal

January 6, 2026

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Latham hits A&O for senior finance trio

January 6, 2026

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Travers Smith pensions head exits for Pinsent Masons

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Travers Smith pensions head exits for Pinsent Masons

January 6, 2026

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Heavyweights advise as Octopus Energy sells $1bn stake in tech arm

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Heavyweights advise as Octopus Energy sells $1bn stake in tech arm

January 5, 2026

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US trio land roles on private equity's latest professional services play

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US trio land roles on private equity's latest professional services play

January 5, 2026

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Ranking Copilot unveils Chambers partnership to streamline directory submissions

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Ranking Copilot unveils Chambers partnership to streamline directory submissions

January 5, 2026

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Magic Circle's US push shows up in the numbers

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Magic Circle's US push shows up in the numbers

January 2, 2026

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December 31, 2025

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Slaughters out, HSF Kramer in on £36bn BHP Mariana dam case

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Slaughters out, HSF Kramer in on £36bn BHP Mariana dam case

December 30, 2025

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Big Law lines up on BP's $10bn Castrol deal

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Big Law lines up on BP's $10bn Castrol deal

December 29, 2025

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Ex-Kirkland lawyer lands $1m for funds-focused tech startup

December 22, 2025

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The moments that defined Big Law this year

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The moments that defined Big Law this year

December 22, 2025

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Slaughters and Osborne Clarke advise on Monzo's move into mortgages

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Slaughters and Osborne Clarke advise on Monzo's move into mortgages

December 19, 2025

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Gibson Dunn's record partner round sets new high for London office

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Gibson Dunn's record partner round sets new high for London office

December 19, 2025

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Legora adds White & Case to growing list of elite firm customers

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Legora adds White & Case to growing list of elite firm customers

December 19, 2025

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Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set for $3.6bn merger

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Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set for $3.6bn merger

December 18, 2025

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Simmons lands rare Slaughter and May lateral

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Simmons lands rare Slaughter and May lateral

December 18, 2025

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A&O latest firm to cut business support roles in London

Legora says legal AI is dead, makes bold bet on the future

Broadfield continues build-out with Sidley and Cooley partners in New York

MoFo adds tech trio in London, takes partner hires to 10 over past year

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Paul Weiss taps Simpson Thacher partner for European infrastructure push

McDermott restocks London competition bench with ex-A&O hire

Ropes and Kirkland lead on $3.7bn buyout of UK secondaries giant

Microsoft's Robin AI hires could hint at a bigger legal play inside Word

Sidley resumes London raid on Latham with senior partner move

Osborne Clarke partner cleared of 'without prejudice' misconduct by High Court

S&C's private capital push continues with Weil double hire

HSBC picks Harvey as legal AI spreads beyond major law firms

Why US law firms are quietly stocking up on mid-level associates

Senior associate struck off after trying to involve junior in dishonest conduct

Dechert taps Singapore wealth fund for its newest London PE partner

Spellbook brings deal data into contract negotiations

Ex-Reed Smith lawyer struck off after lying about cancer diagnosis

A PE-backed legal platform is growing fast in Sweden - and has its sights on the UK

White & Case boosts real estate bench in Paris with three-partner hire

Gibson Dunn poaches Freshfields M&A star for Madrid launch

Harvey expands in Europe with Paris office and senior hire

Macfarlanes gets a makeover with brand refresh

LSB names Richard Orpin CEO after interim appointment

Quinn Emanuel extends red-hot profitability run in London

Kindleworth plans US launch as conditions align for law firm startups

Bird & Bird becomes latest City firm to offer equal parental leave

Ropes & Gray gives junior lawyers 20% of billable time for AI work

The hidden £350m revenue stream quietly propping up law firm profits

London's record year of partner moves and who felt them the most

Ex-Stephenson Harwood staffer banned after lying about working from the office

LegalFly is all-in on AI for in-house teams - and has big plans for 2026

Sullivan & Cromwell's London build-out rolls on with senior finance hire

New US entrant Michelman Robinson boosts City bench with Linklaters hire

Milbank makes up one London partner in leaner round

Hogan Lovells keeps partner promotions flat ahead of merger

Quinn Emanuel taps Milbank for financial disputes partner in London

Simmons hires 10 laterals as its stealth growth story continues

Akin's new PE hires lead on £1.2bn PA Consulting deal

Latham hits A&O for senior finance trio

Travers Smith pensions head exits for Pinsent Masons

Heavyweights advise as Octopus Energy sells $1bn stake in tech arm

US trio land roles on private equity's latest professional services play

Ranking Copilot unveils Chambers partnership to streamline directory submissions

Magic Circle's US push shows up in the numbers

Non-Billable's most read stories of 2025

Slaughters out, HSF Kramer in on £36bn BHP Mariana dam case

Big Law lines up on BP's $10bn Castrol deal

Ex-Kirkland lawyer lands $1m for funds-focused tech startup

The moments that defined Big Law this year

Slaughters and Osborne Clarke advise on Monzo's move into mortgages

Gibson Dunn's record partner round sets new high for London office

Legora adds White & Case to growing list of elite firm customers

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set for $3.6bn merger

Simmons lands rare Slaughter and May lateral