Don Bingham* It may be a trick question because we all know that anyone working for a firm and assessing their breakout rooms, foyers and bathrooms is not only subjective, but hardly have the basis for comparison.But nevertheless, the RollonFriday poll of the best law firm in London to work for chose Bird & Bird as Numero Uno."Loos are just incredible", raved … [Read more...]
Shearman’s Put The “Sterling” Back Into London Pay Rates
The battle for the newly qualified lawyers in London continues with US-based Shearman & Sterling lifting its salaries by 14 per cent to £120,000.The hot competition for NQs in London has been driven by the major US law firms, but increasingly the Magic Circle firms have had to lift their offerings to compete, the latest being Freshfields' salary hike.For Shearman, … [Read more...]
Another Large London Law Firm Merger
Another City firm is about to be born with the potential merger of Speechly Bircham & Withers in a firm that would create a City-based firm of around 500 lawyers and 11 global offices. The combined firm would create an opportunity for the corporate and property base of Speechlys to combine with the international reach that Withers has via its 10 global … [Read more...]