Quartet of lawyers – two in the US and two in the UK – make the grade in 2022 promotion round
Latest promotions follow on from last December’s 50-strong crop
Chicago firm’s litigation group sees 11 lawyers made up in round that is significantly larger than last year’s
The six appointments doubles the number of partner promotions seen in 2020
Amid surging deal activity, Weil promotes record-breaking 26 partners; Simpson Thacher elevates 31
Chicago firm joins host of rivals swelling partner ranks amid surging work volumes
Women, minority and LGBTQ+ lawyers make up almost two-thirds of the cohort
Transactions practice biggest beneficiary in round that sees proportion of women fall to just under one third
US giant improves gender balance of latest cohort, with women making up 40% of those getting the nod
More than half of Wall Street firm's promotions were made across its European network, including two in London
More than half of the New York firm's latest promotions were made across its EMEA offices
French heavyhitter promotes lawyers across six practice areas including banking and finance, European law and real estate transactions
Proportion of women slips to 36% following 40%-plus rounds in each of two previous years
Italy and United Arab Emirates offices benefit as New York firm looks to invest in 'core practices'
International firm follows up on lean 2020 with bumper cohort, but gender disparities remain