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26 February 2020
Issue: 7876 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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100 Best Companies: law firm rankings

Kingsley Napley is the top law firm in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the third year in a row, ranking 26th in the prestigious survey

The survey highlighted the firm’s ‘open, inclusive and friendly environment’. Managing Partner Linda Woolley said the listing was ‘a great validation from staff’ and she was ‘immensely proud’.

Other law firms featured were JMW Solicitors (33), Stewarts Law (48), Howes Percival (65), Brabners (70), Stephens Scown (74), Mills & Reeve (90) and Mishcon de Reya (96).

 

Issue: 7876 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

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