The size and profitability of a law firm significantly impact partner salary, with equity partners at top firms enjoying impressive earnings that range anywhere from $3–$10 million—or for star partners, sometimes even more.
The Magic Circle refers to five prestigious and multinational London-headquartered law firms. They are Allen & Overy; Clifford Chance; Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Linklaters; and Slaughter and May.
Quinn Emanuel earns the coveted number 1 spot among the BTI Fearsome Foursome for the 3rd time in the last 4 years. This elite group of firms also includes Jones Day, Kirkland & Ellis, and Skadden. Of the 46 law firms clients don't want to litigate against — 4 standout as most Fearsome.
These firms are 'ceiling smashers' for having highest percentage of women in equity partnerships Littler Mendelson, 38.2% Willkie Farr & Gallagher, 36.1% Jackson Lewis, 36% Davis Wright Tremaine, 33.9%
Cravath Swaine and Moore It tops our list of the most prestigious law firms because of the combination of clients, history, training, pro bono work, remuneration and overall reputation.
BTI Consulting again dubbed Quinn Emanuel the world's “most feared” law firm – one that “top legal decision makers do not want to see on the other side.” This is Quinn Emanuel's 10th time on BTI's annual “Fearsome Foursome” list, a select group of the most-feared firms.
List of largest law firms by revenue RankFirmRevenue (US$) 1 Kirkland & Ellis $6,042,000,000 2 Latham & Watkins $5,488,778,000 3 DLA Piper (verein) $3,829,531,000 4 White & Case $3,317,000,00065 more rows
How long it will take you to become a partner will depend on the structure within the firm and on your abilities. The average is 10 years post qualification. If your career progression vision involves attaining partnership, it's a good idea to have internal discussions to make your career ambitions known.
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