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Slaughters Slashes Partner Promotions Round, Makes Up Sole Lawyer

The firm has consistently promoted fewer lawyers to partner for the last three years.
2 minute read

International Edition

Dechert Ushers In New All-Male City Leadership Line-Up

The U.S. firm recently reduced its London management committee to three partners, following the departure of Miriam Gonzalez.
2 minute read

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Jones Day Switches Up London Corporate Leadership

The US firm has appointed a new London corporate head.
2 minute read

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Linklaters Hits 20 Percent Female Partnership Via Largest Promotion Round Since 2007

The magic circle firm's latest round is its largest in 12 years.
3 minute read

International Edition

Billable-Hour Model Hurts Women's Careers, Say Female Lawyers

On this International Women's Day, female lawyers say the billable hours model is stifling careers and penalising their gender.
8 minute read

International Edition

A Noble Struggle: How Gender Held Back The Legal Ambitions Of A Mother Of Three

This International Women's Day, former A&O lawyer and mother-of-three Julia Noble reveals her early experiences and how attitudes are changing towards working parents.
6 minute read

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Cheesy Deals, An Aston Martin and Van Morrison: All In A Day's Work for This Top Dealmaker

Aleen Gulvanessian came into law by accident: Straight-talking and sustained on all-nighters by Lebanese mezze, but she'll never square the circle.
4 minute read

International Edition

Why Do Laterals So Often Fail? Poor Due Diligence, Researchers Say

It's costly to hire laterals, and yet nearly half leave after five years. Researchers from ALM Intelligence and consultancy Decipher asked why the process was so flawed.
4 minute read

International Edition

Dentons Boosts City Team With Hires From Two Rivals

The firm has expanded with a heavyweight Eversheds Sutherland oil and gas partner as well as a BCLP hire
2 minute read

International Edition

Why Michelle Obama Disliked Working at Sidley – and the Lessons That Still Apply

In her autobiography, Michelle Obama offers a dismal depiction of the three years she spent as an associate at Sidley Austin, in part because there were so few other minority lawyers at the firm. But she didn't just complain - she tried to change things.
8 minute read

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