Simmons & Simmons has announced that it will be delaying its 2020 partner promotions round amid the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A spokesperson for the firm said in a statement that the promotions process, which had been due to begin in March, has been "delayed slightly" but "will continue as planned in June using video conferencing".

"We are pleased that technology will enable us to continue with this significant stage in our associates' careers," the firm added.