Women make up more than half of the promotions, which are spread across the UK, France and Italy
Firm also announces four partner-promotions round and senior tax partner hire from DLA Piper
Daniel Hayward and John McElroy to head up disputes practice, which welcomes four new partners
UK Top 20 UK law firm points to opportunities in Asia Pacific in wake of China JV
Women make up just over 40% of cohort, which edges up from 34 last year
Majority-female round focuses on Europe and corporate practice
Latest cohort is down from nine in 2025, with the new partners spread across disputes, private client, finance and employment
Eversheds Sutherland’s former Leeds head of pensions, Gemma Hanley, has rejoined SPB
Leading Spanish firm underlines commitment to internal advancement and generational balance
US accounts for majority of promotions, completed by four in London and one in Singapore
New York stalwart promotes heavily in hometown and across finance and energy and infrastructure
Promotions round matches 2025 and 2024’s 28-strong partner classes
Latest intake matches last year’s round, though the number of female promotions falls by half to two
Global chair Barbara Becker is set to travel to London for an extended stay early next year
London ties with New York and LA for most promotions with four new partners each