Slater and Gordon sheds 150 jobs as it returns to profit Legal Law firm Slater and Gordon shed 150 jobs as it returned to profit during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Manchester-headquartered business has reported a pre-tax profit of £5.9m for 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. The profit comes after the firm fell to a pre-tax loss of £2.9m [...]
Freshfields: Revenue passes £2bn at Magic Circle law firm but profit cut Legal Profit at Magic Circle law firm Freshfields was cut during its latest financial year despite its revenue passing £2bn for the first time. Freshfields has reported a pre-tax profit of £668.9m for the 12 months to 30 April, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Profit before partners’ annuities increased from £497.8m to £675m. [...]
Hiring frenzy at London law firms as ‘apex predator’ disrupts market Legal Partners at London law firms are switching companies at record pace as a surge of investment by American rivals ramps up competition for talent. According to data provided by legal recruiter, Edwards Gibson, there were 546 partner moves recorded over 2024. This figure is up seven from 510 moves in 2023, and up 14 per [...]
