Law Firm Partner Promotions

Firm records sixth year of double-digit promotions, the first overseen by new senior partner John Bruce

Intake at Addleshaws falls to 17 from 2024’s record high of 26 while cohort at Bird & Bird edges up from 13 to 17

Round dominated by corporate and global financial markets practices also sees three partners elevated in Singapore

US sees most promotions in round again dominated by corporate practice

Reduced round follows record cohorts over past three years

Cohort includes Adam Polonsky, who was part of team working on long-running CAT claim with Visa that settled today

London gains most new partners in round dominated by disputes and transactions practices

Thirty-three make the grade in round that sees M&A and energy practices gain most new partners

UK dominates round, though total regional cohort is down from 12 in 2024

Cohort is down significantly compared to 2024 as HSF prepares for US merger

Latest partner cohort is 44% lower than in 2024, when 18 made the cut

UK network dominates in latest promotion round – a significantly reduced cohort compared to 2024

Women make up 54% of the latest cohort, while the UK dominates with 18 promotions

Women make up just over 40% of cohort, as overall promotions rose compared to 2024

Six make the grade in round that sees proportion of women dip

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