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Why London remains ‘mission critical’ for global law firms

FN’s list of leaders in the sector includes several London heads

‘London is mission critical for global law firms,’ says Jonathan Wood at Weil (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)
‘London is mission critical for global law firms,’ says Jonathan Wood at Weil (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

The City’s position as a financial and commercial centre means it will remain an important location for law firms, according to senior lawyers in the UK capital, but the current exodus of non-doms means the sector needs to “work hard to keep London attractive”.

London’s standing as a top destination for law firms, particularly those undertaking work for financial services institutions, is reflected in Financial News’s list of Fifty Most Influential Lawyers.

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