Law firms mull pay freezes

In the wake of UK's decision to leave the EU, law firms are considering whether to cancel planned pay rises.

The Lawyer reports that one London firm, which had intended to increase first- and second-year trainee salaries by £1,000 and NQ salaries by £3,000 this summer, confirmed that it was reconsidering its decision.

‘Reconsider their options’

The majority of firms finalise their salary decisions for the coming year in June and July; but ‘given the economic uncertainty sparked by Brexit those that have not already announced may reconsider their options.’

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