Global Legal Post Highlights Resilient Growth in London’s Litigation Partner Market
The Global Legal Post has published an article by Ben Rigby examining trends from Macrae+’s latest Litigation in London report. The coverage notes that London’s disputes partner market has remained robust despite wider economic uncertainty, with 35 partner moves recorded by August 2025, surpassing the full-year total seen in 2024.
The article outlines where hiring has been most active, with intellectual property disputes and international arbitration continuing to anchor firm strategy. It also highlights emerging activity in product liability and class actions, supported by rising ESG, consumer and regulatory disputes. The analysis points to the strong pull of US and global firms, whose hiring patterns mirror the competitive dynamics seen in transactional practices.
The piece also draws attention to gender representation challenges, noting a decline in the proportion of women among partner movers in 2025 despite earlier gains. This trend reflects the need for more consistent pathways across both lateral and promotion routes.
Read the full article from Ben Rigby for The Global Legal Post here.
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