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Signal delivers long-form reports on the topics that matter to your firm and provides thought-provoking analysis of market trends and the data behind them, supported by interviews with leading industry figures and your clients.

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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

The City

Cleary Gottlieb: Under the skin of a firm playing catch-up

This report contains:

  • an analysis of the reality of Cleary Gottlieb’s growth trajectory in London since 2014
  • an overview of challenges faced by the top global firms which are pursuing similar growth strategies
  • a discussion on Cleary’s distinctive practice area mix, highlighting its substantial focus on antitrust cases.
June 2024
UK Legal

UK Top 50 partner promotions

This report includes:

  • analysis of partner promotions at the UK Top 50 firms since 2020
  • insight into regional promotion trends
  • a look at the progress towards gender parity in partner promotions
  • data on the practice areas experiencing the highest number of promotions.
July 2024
International

The European 100’s newest managing partners

This report includes:

  • an analysis of 18 European 100 firms that have seen new managing partners since the start of 2023
  • a consultant’s top tips for an MP-t0-be
  • an overview of the trends in the European 100 leadership selection
July 2024
Disputes

3VB AND TWENTY ESSEX: HOT ON THE HEELS OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE

This report contains:

  • A history of the dominance of the magic circle sets
  • an analysis of the two challengers to the magic circle
  • a breakdown of the sets’ activity at the commercial court over the years
July 2024