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Kirkland & Ellis shocks staff with stricter-than-expected office mandate

'It is certainly more fun,' Kirkland's chair praises in-office working amid a mandate that workers come in on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Kirkland, base in the Gherkin, will see more staff return to the iconic building
Kirkland, base in the Gherkin, will see more staff return to the iconic building Photo: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Kirkland & Ellis has become the latest major law firm to spell out new rules for hybrid working after the pandemic.

Kirkland told staff on 8 February that from 29 March, staff and lawyers are expected to be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, US legal website Above the Law reported. Kirkland was contacted for comment.

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