'Law firms live or die by their reputations' – recruitment risks in the #MeToo era
Employment experts question wisdom of recruiting partners under regulatory scrutiny
October 17, 2018 at 10:21 AM
4 minute read
As the fallout from the #MeToo movement continues to make waves in the City, law firms are grappling with the issue of how to deal with partners accused of inappropriate behaviour.
And last week's news that ex-Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner Mark Hastings has found a new role at Mayfair boutique Grosvenor Law – while still being investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) over the actions that led to his dismissal from the US firm – has also raised questions about the wisdom of recruiting partners facing regulatory scrutiny.
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