Paul Weiss’s growth is just the tip of the iceberg

We have never seen such rapid investment in the London legal market like Paul Weiss’s recruitment spree since 2023.

Between 2023 and 2024 alone, the firm's London headcount tripled and its estimated turnover grew by more than 550 per cent.

But that was just the start of the story for US firms in London over the last financial year, as private capital doubled down on the London market.

So is it all rosy for American firms in London? Or could there be trouble on the horizon?

Tune in to the new episode of The Lawyer Podcast as Catrin Griffiths and Christian Smith are joined by The Lawyer's director of insight, Matt Byrne, and deputy editor (City), Rachel Moloney, as they discuss the US firms to watch, and what they should look out for.

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