Looking beyond the 12-month horizon, Philip Goodstone, head of EY's legal services, said: 'Beyond that we do have plans to grow but it has to be growth in the right way rather than growth for growth’s sake.' The firm plans to recruit lawyers from Magic Circle and US firms and others in the Big Four. 

Partnership

Mr Goodstone plans to have 15 partners in the legal team within five years, put in place by a mix of internal promotions and lateral hires. Source: The Lawyer