Partners at magic circle law firm Linklaters saw pay packets double after the firm had its third consecutive year of double-digit profit growth. For its year to 30 April, 2026, Linklaters reported ...

London’s “magic circle” law firms have lost their status as the most profitable in the City after being overtaken by rivals from America. The five elite firms – A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, ...

The five firms have diverged from the commonalities that put them in the elite club in the first place, but the levels of narrative control diverge greatly, writes the Global Lawyer. It wasn’t more ...

A survey found that business services professionals often feel excluded from lawyers' teams, underscoring a persistent "us and them" culture across the legal sector. Business services professionals ...

Can A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters hire the very best in the US?Photo: Getty Images ...