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Partner profits rise at Ashurst and Clydes as more firms release financials
Hill Dickinson and CRS post strong numbers too

Historic firsts mark swearing-in of new Lord Chancellor
Shabana Mahmood swore oath on the Qur’an in ceremony conducted by Lady Chief Justice

Linklaters takes top spot in latest Stonewall rankings
12 law firms recognised for D&I efforts

Travers pushes NQ lawyer pay to £120k
Rises for trainees too

Bakers boosts junior lawyer pay by 19% to £140k
Healthy increases for firm's rookie too

2024 financials: More law firms post positive numbers
Shoosmiths, WFW and Brabners

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Ex-Clifford Chance associate sanctioned for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour at firm event
With MC outfit just two months before resigning

Reed Smith and Ashurst push NQ solicitor pay to £125K
City salary rises continue

‘Unsupervised’ trainee awarded £36k after enduring training contract from hell
Handed two lawyers' caseloads on second day

Eversheds HQ hosts West Ham football stars
'Cockney Kit' launch

Linklaters breaks £2 billion revenue mark for first time
10% increase on last year

Pupil barrister fined for swearing during online ethics exam
'I'm so f*****g bored'

Burges Salmon retains all 24 qualifying trainees
Perfect 100% score

Starmer selects new Lord Chancellor and Attorney General
Barristers Shabana Mahmood MP and Richard Hermer KC