UK Industry Moves

MoFo US Offices Lead 2026 Partner Promotions

By James Boyle

More than a dozen attorneys at Morrison Foerster LLP have started the new year with new titles following the firm's Monday announcement of its partner promotions for 2026.

Grosvenor Law Unveils White-Collar Practice With New Lead

By Eddie Beaver

Grosvenor Law revealed on Monday that it has appointed Chris Roberts as partner to spearhead its new white-collar crime and investigations team.

Travers Smith's Pensions Head Joins Pinsent Masons

By Ashish Sareen

Pinsent Masons LLP said Monday that it has hired the head of pensions at Travers Smith LLP, marking the loss of another senior partner for the London law firm.

Kirsty Brimelow Takes Up Role As Bar Council Chair

By Ashish Sareen

Kirsty Brimelow KC has officially become the new chair of the Bar Council, starting her term amid opposition across the legal profession to government plans to tackle mounting court backlogs by scrapping jury trials for some criminal cases.

Linklaters' Paul Lewis Awarded OBE For Community Service

By Marialuisa Taddia

Paul Lewis, firmwide managing partner at Linklaters, has been awarded an OBE for his community service work as he joins a group of lawyers recognized in the new year's honors list.

2 Temple Gardens Barrister Appointed To High Court

By Ashish Sareen

A senior barrister at 2 Temple Gardens who practices in commercial and common law matters has been appointed as a High Court judge, assigned to the King's Bench Division.

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