Magic Circle law firms promote record numbers of female partners as diversity drives take hold
Financial News analysis shows more women are making the grade than ever before
Claire Wills, London managing partner at Freshfields, said boosting diversity in its partner ranks was a major priority for the firm
Magic Circle law firms have promoted record numbers of female partners this year, as the legal sector seeks to improve the woeful gender imbalance in its top echelons.
Women made up 38% of the newly promoted partners at Magic Circle firms this year, accounting for 58 out of a total 152 promotions, a record overall figure, according to analysis of law firm figures by Financial News.
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