Grant Thornton recruits 160 partners amid market slump
Private equity-backed Grant Thornton announces ambitious plan to hire 160 new partners over two years, bucking industry trends as rivals cut jobs. Discover how Cinven investment fuels growth.
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Paul Weiss Poaches Kirkland M&A Partner Francesca Harris
Paul Weiss recruits veteran M&A lawyer Francesca Harris from Kirkland & Ellis, strengthening its London corporate practice. Discover how this move reshapes the legal landscape.
Ashurst and Perkins Coie announce $2.7bn merger
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Ashurst to Merge with US Law Firm Perkins Coie
Major transatlantic legal merger sees Ashurst join forces with Perkins Coie, creating a global law firm with 1700 lawyers across 30 offices worldwide.
Best Casino Apps UK November 2025 Revealed
Discover the 8 best casino apps for UK players in November 2025. Get verified ratings, bonuses and download guides for top mobile gambling platforms.
Business Leaders Warn Against LLP Tax Raid in Budget
Leading UK professional services bodies warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves that a Budget tax raid on LLPs would 'stunt growth' and damage Britain's economy. Read the full story.
Day One Partners Transform Legal Recruitment in London
Discover how Day One Partners is reshaping London's legal recruitment market with their innovative partnership model and strategic growth plans. Learn about their impact on law firms.
Trade Wars Spark £50bn Tax Advisory Market Boom
Global tax advisory market set to hit $64bn as Trump's trade policies and tariffs create unprecedented complexity, driving demand for specialist services. Discover the key growth sectors.
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.
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.
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.
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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