In The News
Our knowledgeable consultants are often quoted in the legal and financial press around the world on key aspects of the legal recruitment market. Here’s a selection of recent articles we have contributed to:
Proposed H-1B changes make foreign lawyers more expensive but accessible
David Nicol quoted in The American Lawyer on 1 October 2025 on the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the H-1B visa.
Is the rise of AI a real threat to associate jobs?
David Nicol quoted on Law.com on 4 September 2025 on how the size and structure of law firms will change due to AI.
Tough market persists for international Big Law applicants
David Nicol quoted in The American Lawyer on 27 June 2025 on H1B visas and the market for international attorneys in the US.
Clifford Chance aims to grow in Australia through Private Capital offering
Jonathan Walmsley quoted in Law.com International on 5 June 2025 on the strong demand for partners specialising in private capital.
How the Magic Circle is angling for dominance in New York
David Nicol quoted in Law360 on 16 May 2025 on the strategy for UK firms to grow in New York via strategic partner additions
As law firms reward star partners with higher pay, other partners look to exit
Jonathan Walmsley was quoted in Law.com International on 28 April 2025 on partner remuneration in Australia.
Canadian lawyers moving to US less, but it’s not about politics, says recruiter
David Nicol interviewed in Canadian Lawyer on 4 April 2025.
Big Law hedges associate bonuses to protect partner profits
David Nicol was quoted in Bloomberg Law on 21 November 2024 on Big Law associate bonuses.
Big Tech to Big Law: is the compensation gap closing?
David Nicol was quoted in The American Lawyer on 27 September 2024 on the trend of senior in-house practitioners joining Big Law firms as partners.
Relationships trump reporting lines: Not all GCs want their CEO as a boss
Karen Glass was quoted in The Lawyer on 18 September 2024 on the ideal reporting lines for General Counsel.
It’s not all about you
Karen Glass was quoted in The Lawyer on 29 April 2024 on the importance of in-house lawyers developing a personal brand and personal profile marketing.
American law firms are coming of age in London
Tim Andrews was quoted in this Law360 article on 29 November 2023 regarding the hiring trends of US firms in London.
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