Richard Hanson’s arrival follows Merryn Craske joining the practice in London last month from Mayer Brown
Largest cohort since 2007 sees 37 lawyers made up as firm measures up to latest diversity targets
UK and Australia account for majority of new partners as gender balance puts firm on course to meet latest target
Boston-based firm continues ‘impressive trajectory’ in UK as PE team seeks to build on record 2021
Expansion follows last year's tie-up in Portugal as US firm continues to build out Iberian network
Chief executive Eifion Morris signals ongoing commitment to diversity as proportion of women dips from previous years’ even split
Women make up 36% of cohort dominated by banking and corporate
Emma Dowden-Teale joins after six years at rival firm
Axiom Law research shows many are considering joining an ALSP
Ongoing strength of transactional market sees corporate and funds groups dominate
Elsewhere HFW announces 16% salary boost to £85k and extra performance bonus for associates of up to £10k
National firm recruiting for offices helmed by medical negligence and personal injury team leads
Deal could be valued as high as £20m, Gateley’s largest acquisition to date
Sonali Siriwardena was head of sustainability regulation at the bank’s investment management arm
Twelve women included in largest cohort for UK firm since 2019