A Hogan Lovells partner who was caught watching an adult video while at work has left the firm following an internal investigation.

The partner was suspended from the firm in November, after an Irwin Mitchell employee saw them from their own offices across the street at Holborn Viaduct.

The Irwin Mitchell employee recorded the incident on their mobile phone before the partner was reported to Hogan Lovells' HR team.

Today, a spokeswoman for Hogan Lovells said: "After our investigation we agreed that the partner would not return after their suspension period and they are no longer with the firm. This incident is not a reflection of who we are and the culture and inclusive values we stand for."

Hogan Lovells had been investigating the matter since November and said at the time that the firm had "reviewed and tightened" its policy on which websites can be accessed at work.

They added: "We didn't block access to websites unless they represented a cybersecurity risk (eg they have malware on them).

"The nature of our work for clients sometimes means we need to carry out investigations in areas which require us to have flexible access. We have reviewed and tightened this policy."

Exits from law firms after internet misuse are a rare occurence, though firms have come under increasing pressure in recent years to improve their culture and crack down on misconduct.