Linklaters

Overview

Founded in 1838 and headquartered in London, Linklaters LLP is a Magic Circle firm with nearly 200 years of history advising clients through major economic and commercial developments. The firm reports roughly 2,711 attorneys (some sources cite just over 3,100 lawyers), operates about 31 offices in 21 countries, and generated $2,612,400,000 in gross revenue in 2023, ranking 17th on the 2024 Global 200 and 4th on the 2024 UK 50. It concentrates on corporate and financial law, handling high-value transactional, capital markets, banking and related regulatory work across jurisdictions. Linklaters is noted for its global reach and heritage, compulsory pro bono requirements, strong compensation and partner-associate relations, and its standing as a leading UK firm.