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The City

Focused on issues facing the most active UK and US law firms in the City of London
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UK Legal

Focused on the UK 200 and the evolving national market including the Big Four accountancy firms and largest law companies
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International

Focused on the biggest law firms and their strategies in Europe and Asia, including China
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Disputes

Focused on the largest global and UK litigation and arbitration practices and top UK Chambers
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Latest Reports

Linklaters and the race for the global elite

This report contains:

  • The Lawyer‘s new global elite index which ranks firms on four key financial metrics
  • analysis of the magic circle firms’ growth trajectories in the US
  • insights from industry experts on firms poised for global dominance in the next decade
  • detailed analysis of the magic circles practice area performance using data from The Lawyer’s Practice Analysis service
February 2024

The Scottish legal market in 2024

This report contains:

  • an analysis of the Scottish legal market as a whole, covering key locations and sectors
  • the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the country
  • analysis of the Scottish independent firms’ efficiency
March 2024

How Europe’s elite firms are using London

This report includes:

  • an analysis of 35 firms that featured in our annual European 100 with a London office
  • the growing optimism and opportunities for these firms in London’s future
  • insight into the secondment strategies of European law firms
February 2024

Under the hood: Quinn Emanuel’s London Office

This report contains:

  • a look at the profitability and growth of Quinn Emanuel’s London office since its opening in 2008
  • an analysis of Quinn’s bench strength and how it weighs up against competitors
  • an overview of Quinn’s practice in London
February 2024