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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

UK 200 Operational Health Check

This report includes:

  • an overview of HMRC’s basis period reform and the new rules for the transition year
  • the impact of this change on firms and their equity partners
  • analysis of the extent to which a consensus has been reached on the most effective ways of preparing for the new rules.
March 2023

The 411 on Leeds

This report contains:

  • a stratification of the 26 UK Top 100 firms, plus three key Independents, present in Leeds
  • a breakdown of headcount and growth data for all 29 firms
  • commentary of the key challenges and opportunities for firms in the city
March 2023

The Nordic 50

This report contains: 

  • ranking of the Nordic 50 firms on a headcount basis 
  • analysis of the four jurisdictions in the region  
  • gender diversity at firms in the Nordic region in focus. 
March 2023

International Litigation Tracker: End of year 2022

This report contains

  • An overview of cases heard at the courts in Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong
  • Jurisdiction specific profiles
March 2023