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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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Simpson Thacher poaches Kirkland private equity partner in London

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Simpson Thacher poaches Kirkland private equity partner in London

October 30, 2025

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Legora rockets to $1.8bn valuation after $150m fundraise

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Legora rockets to $1.8bn valuation after $150m fundraise

October 30, 2025

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Simpson Thacher, TW advise on $250m buyout of UK markets data business

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Simpson Thacher, TW advise on $250m buyout of UK markets data business

October 29, 2025

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Hogan Lovells assists Inter Miami on Messi contract extension

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Hogan Lovells assists Inter Miami on Messi contract extension

October 29, 2025

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Gowling and Stephenson Harwood expand into Saudi Arabia

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Gowling and Stephenson Harwood expand into Saudi Arabia

October 29, 2025

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Kirkland in spotlight over claims of 'uncooperative' negotiation style

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Kirkland in spotlight over claims of 'uncooperative' negotiation style

October 29, 2025

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CMS names Adrian Bell as next managing partner

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CMS names Adrian Bell as next managing partner

October 28, 2025

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Robin AI looks for buyer after funding plans collapse

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Robin AI looks for buyer after funding plans collapse

October 28, 2025

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'It's all about the platform': How private capital is driving London's Big Law talent wars

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'It's all about the platform': How private capital is driving London's Big Law talent wars

October 28, 2025

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Cleary promotes two to partner in London and adds White & Case litigator

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Cleary promotes two to partner in London and adds White & Case litigator

October 28, 2025

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Big Law firms assemble for Meta's record-breaking $27bn data centre deal

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Big Law firms assemble for Meta's record-breaking $27bn data centre deal

October 28, 2025

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HSF Kramer lands Cleary innovation leader for new chief AI officer role

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HSF Kramer lands Cleary innovation leader for new chief AI officer role

October 27, 2025

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Trio of firms advise on L&G's £4.6bn pension buy-in with Ford

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Trio of firms advise on L&G's £4.6bn pension buy-in with Ford

October 27, 2025

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McDermott promotes record 74 partners - but just two in London

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McDermott promotes record 74 partners - but just two in London

October 26, 2025

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Robin AI making job cuts after $50m funding setback, Sifted reports

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Robin AI making job cuts after $50m funding setback, Sifted reports

October 26, 2025

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High-profile ex-City tax partner Dan Neidle faces £8m libel claim

October 24, 2025

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Hausfeld and Gibson Dunn act as Apple loses £1.5bn class action

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Hausfeld and Gibson Dunn act as Apple loses £1.5bn class action

October 24, 2025

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'Disappointed' SRA loses AML powers as government hands control to FCA

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'Disappointed' SRA loses AML powers as government hands control to FCA

October 23, 2025

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Cleary lands Paul Hastings partner to launch London real estate practice

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Cleary lands Paul Hastings partner to launch London real estate practice

October 23, 2025

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Kirkland (quietly) breaks record with 224 partner promotions, analysis shows

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Kirkland (quietly) breaks record with 224 partner promotions, analysis shows

October 22, 2025

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US firms drive strong year of partner moves in London’s litigation market

October 22, 2025

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Private equity buys into £20m Cheltenham law firm as investor interest grows

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Private equity buys into £20m Cheltenham law firm as investor interest grows

October 22, 2025

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Chancellor eyes tax raid on law firm partner profits to close 'loophole'

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Chancellor eyes tax raid on law firm partner profits to close 'loophole'

October 22, 2025

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AI law firm Garfield takes on trainee in Channel 4 experiment - but who won?

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AI law firm Garfield takes on trainee in Channel 4 experiment - but who won?

October 21, 2025

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Travers Smith tax head exits for King & Spalding

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Travers Smith tax head exits for King & Spalding

October 21, 2025

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Inside $5bn Harvey: Chief business officer John Haddock on scaling a legal AI powerhouse

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Inside $5bn Harvey: Chief business officer John Haddock on scaling a legal AI powerhouse

October 21, 2025

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Ex-Mishcon duo bet on AI with new firm targeting sports and tech work

October 20, 2025

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Reed Smith deepens Middle East footprint with Saudi debut

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Reed Smith deepens Middle East footprint with Saudi debut

October 20, 2025

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Simmons hires five-strong DLA pensions team amid buoyant de-risking market

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Simmons hires five-strong DLA pensions team amid buoyant de-risking market

October 20, 2025

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AI now beats lawyers on legal research tasks, new benchmarking study finds

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AI now beats lawyers on legal research tasks, new benchmarking study finds

October 19, 2025

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Gowling WLG names firm lifer Chris Towle as next UK chief

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Gowling WLG names firm lifer Chris Towle as next UK chief

October 17, 2025

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UK legal tech funding hits record £116m in first half of 2025

October 17, 2025

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White & Case promotes nine to partner in London in latest round

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White & Case promotes nine to partner in London in latest round

October 16, 2025

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SRA sanctioned over failures in £200m collapse of 'no-win no-fee' firm

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SRA sanctioned over failures in £200m collapse of 'no-win no-fee' firm

October 16, 2025

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Macfarlanes hires Mayer Brown innovation head to lead legal tech

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Macfarlanes hires Mayer Brown innovation head to lead legal tech

October 16, 2025

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CC, Proskauer steer S&P Global’s $1.8bn private markets data play

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CC, Proskauer steer S&P Global’s $1.8bn private markets data play

October 16, 2025

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Law firms take half of top 10 in latest social mobility index

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Law firms take half of top 10 in latest social mobility index

October 15, 2025

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King & Spalding launches in Australia with Sydney office

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King & Spalding launches in Australia with Sydney office

October 15, 2025

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Credit Suisse bondholders given boost as court deems $20bn wipeout unlawful

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Credit Suisse bondholders given boost as court deems $20bn wipeout unlawful

October 15, 2025

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Paul Hastings loses top tax duo to White & Case as exits mount

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Paul Hastings loses top tax duo to White & Case as exits mount

October 14, 2025

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Gibson Dunn adds top-ranked energy partner from Latham

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Gibson Dunn adds top-ranked energy partner from Latham

October 14, 2025

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Willkie lands Kirkland partner to strengthen London private equity bench

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Willkie lands Kirkland partner to strengthen London private equity bench

October 14, 2025

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Ashurst and Simpson Thacher lead on £1bn UK warehouse portfolio buy

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Ashurst and Simpson Thacher lead on £1bn UK warehouse portfolio buy

October 14, 2025

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Paul Weiss has its own restaurant - and yes, the sushi is also 'market-leading'

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Paul Weiss has its own restaurant - and yes, the sushi is also 'market-leading'

October 13, 2025

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The 'D&Ictionary': New guidance urges lawyers to drop 'Dear Sirs' salutation

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The 'D&Ictionary': New guidance urges lawyers to drop 'Dear Sirs' salutation

October 13, 2025

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Milbank adds Paul Hastings duo to launch European real estate finance practice

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Milbank adds Paul Hastings duo to launch European real estate finance practice

October 13, 2025

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Heavyweights lead on €7.7bn PE buyout of BASF coatings business

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Heavyweights lead on €7.7bn PE buyout of BASF coatings business

October 12, 2025

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Paul Hastings, CC steer Princes' £1.5bn London IPO

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Paul Hastings, CC steer Princes' £1.5bn London IPO

October 12, 2025

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Contract review platform Spellbook raises $50m

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Contract review platform Spellbook raises $50m

October 10, 2025

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Kirkland skips public announcement of this year’s partner promotions

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Kirkland skips public announcement of this year’s partner promotions

October 9, 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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Simpson Thacher poaches Kirkland private equity partner in London

Legora rockets to $1.8bn valuation after $150m fundraise

Simpson Thacher, TW advise on $250m buyout of UK markets data business

Hogan Lovells assists Inter Miami on Messi contract extension

Gowling and Stephenson Harwood expand into Saudi Arabia

Kirkland in spotlight over claims of 'uncooperative' negotiation style

CMS names Adrian Bell as next managing partner

Robin AI looks for buyer after funding plans collapse

'It's all about the platform': How private capital is driving London's Big Law talent wars

Cleary promotes two to partner in London and adds White & Case litigator

Big Law firms assemble for Meta's record-breaking $27bn data centre deal

HSF Kramer lands Cleary innovation leader for new chief AI officer role

Trio of firms advise on L&G's £4.6bn pension buy-in with Ford

McDermott promotes record 74 partners - but just two in London

Robin AI making job cuts after $50m funding setback, Sifted reports

High-profile ex-City tax partner Dan Neidle faces £8m libel claim

Hausfeld and Gibson Dunn act as Apple loses £1.5bn class action

'Disappointed' SRA loses AML powers as government hands control to FCA

Cleary lands Paul Hastings partner to launch London real estate practice

Kirkland (quietly) breaks record with 224 partner promotions, analysis shows

US firms drive strong year of partner moves in London’s litigation market

Private equity buys into £20m Cheltenham law firm as investor interest grows

Chancellor eyes tax raid on law firm partner profits to close 'loophole'

AI law firm Garfield takes on trainee in Channel 4 experiment - but who won?

Travers Smith tax head exits for King & Spalding

Inside $5bn Harvey: Chief business officer John Haddock on scaling a legal AI powerhouse

Ex-Mishcon duo bet on AI with new firm targeting sports and tech work

Reed Smith deepens Middle East footprint with Saudi debut

Simmons hires five-strong DLA pensions team amid buoyant de-risking market

AI now beats lawyers on legal research tasks, new benchmarking study finds

Gowling WLG names firm lifer Chris Towle as next UK chief

UK legal tech funding hits record £116m in first half of 2025

White & Case promotes nine to partner in London in latest round

SRA sanctioned over failures in £200m collapse of 'no-win no-fee' firm

Macfarlanes hires Mayer Brown innovation head to lead legal tech

CC, Proskauer steer S&P Global’s $1.8bn private markets data play

Law firms take half of top 10 in latest social mobility index

King & Spalding launches in Australia with Sydney office

Credit Suisse bondholders given boost as court deems $20bn wipeout unlawful

Paul Hastings loses top tax duo to White & Case as exits mount

Gibson Dunn adds top-ranked energy partner from Latham

Willkie lands Kirkland partner to strengthen London private equity bench

Ashurst and Simpson Thacher lead on £1bn UK warehouse portfolio buy

Paul Weiss has its own restaurant - and yes, the sushi is also 'market-leading'

The 'D&Ictionary': New guidance urges lawyers to drop 'Dear Sirs' salutation

Milbank adds Paul Hastings duo to launch European real estate finance practice

Heavyweights lead on €7.7bn PE buyout of BASF coatings business

Paul Hastings, CC steer Princes' £1.5bn London IPO

Contract review platform Spellbook raises $50m

Kirkland skips public announcement of this year’s partner promotions