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08 March 2012
Issue: 7504 / Categories: Legal News
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Best law firms

Six law firms have been recognised as top employers by the Sunday Times’ 100 Best Companies to Work For survey.

Lewis Silkin, which made the list for the fourth time in a row, jumped 24 places to number 19. Mishcon de Reya achieved 23rd place, with Baker and McKenzie at 70, Withers at 77, and Reed Smith at 88.

Mills & Reeve made the list for the ninth year running, at number 90. Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy was ranked as “One to Watch” for the second year in a row. Lewis Silkin managing partner, Ian Jeffery said: “There is a strong belief within the firm that time spent at work should be enjoyable and that in working with great clients and great colleagues we can make that a reality.”

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Commercial law firm announces appointment of corporate partner

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joins corporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

Dawson Cornwell—Naomi Angell

Dawson Cornwell—Naomi Angell

Firm strengthens children department with adoption and surrogacy expert

NEWS
A ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ may have taken place at PM Law involving the improper removal and misuse of about £39.5m of client funds, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will invest in technology to catch tech-reliant fraudsters and handle voluminous case materials
Law firms enjoyed rapid, sector-wide growth in 2025, according to the Law Society’s latest annual Financial Benchmarking Survey
The Legal Services Board (LSB) aims to reduce burdens on well-performing regulators and will pursue an intelligence-led, risk-based and targeted approach to oversight, its business plan for 2026–27, published this week, reveals
Brits with pets can no longer take their cat, dog or ferret into the EU on their pet passport, as of this week
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