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
Majority-female round follows top City independent posting double-digit revenue and profit growth for FY24
Round focused on UK, Europe and corporate lawyers nears gender parity
Round follows Los Angeles giant promoting 24 associates to partner in January
New York stalwart promotes heavily in hometown and across alternative investments and energy
Dispute boutique’s largest partner class since 2019 includes lawyer involved in mammoth Trucks Cartel litigation
Corporate and litigation dominate cohort that follows larger rounds in previous two years
Chicago firm also makes up 27 to counsel in largest combined class to date
First round since US firm introduced non-equity partner tier sees cohort almost triple