'We're already taking work away from the magic circle' – what lawyers really think about Brexit
While law firms are publicly putting on a brave face over Brexit, the private views of many lawyers paint a very different picture
September 05, 2018 at 04:40 AM
6 minute read
With just over 200 days to go until Brexit, Legal Week recently gauged the mood among City partners on the likely impact of the UK's impending withdrawal from the EU, as the prospect of a no-deal outcome begins to look like more of a reality.
While in public, law firms have been keen to trumpet the 'business as usual' line and play down fears that Brexit could lead to job cuts and reduced revenues, our Big Question survey found that in private, many lawyers are feeling much less confident.
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