Chicago-headquartered Jenner & Block is looking to become the latest US outfit to set up in London, with the firm conducting a search for top English law litigators in the City.

Legal Week has learned the firm is working with at least one London-based agent to recruit at partner level, with a view to launch in the City later this year.

Three sources separately confirmed the London search has been underway for several months, and that at least one magic circle litigation partner had been approached.