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Magic Circle law firms must merge or move to mid-market in fight against US firms, says report

'They probably don’t have the right answer because they are a room full of millionaires that refuse to believe that their business model is in trouble'

New research warns that London's Magic Circle law firms face being overtaken by US rivals firms
New research warns that London's Magic Circle law firms face being overtaken by US rivals firms Photo: Vuk Valcic/ Getty Images

The UK’s Magic Circle law firms face being overtaken by US rivals in their home market, much as US banks conquered the City of London after the Big Bang, according to new research by broker Arden Partners.

Arden's report argues that the Magic Circle should bulk up through mergers, or change their strategy to focus on mid-market work, since they are losing the race with their US competitors.

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