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Real estate partner hiring in Birmingham law firms

  • Posted September 3, 2026
Contents Share Key insights While activity across the Birmingham legal market remains strong, one practice area continues to attract more partner-level investment than any other: real estate. According to publicly available data tracked by Pirical, real estate accounted for 20 lateral partner hires in Birmingham between July 2025 and July 2026, representing 24% of all […]
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From barriers to balance: a female partner’s perspective on progress in law firms

  • Posted September 10, 2025
Building a successful career in law firms can be challenging, especially for those without connections or a traditional background. Jenna Ostrowski, Corporate Partner at HCR Law, shares her experience of navigating the profession from the ground up, balancing career and family, and adapting to a changing legal landscape. Her story offers insight into how law […]

How legal salaries in the Middle East are evolving in 2025

  • Posted May 29, 2025
Over the past 12–18 months, we’ve seen significant shifts in the salary landscape for lawyers across the Middle East. As firms adjust to changing market conditions, talent expectations, and broader economic developments, compensation trends reflect both opportunity and challenge. Market rebalancing: For years, Middle East hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh offered highly competitive […]

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Middle East private practice salary guide

2025 – 2026 report download As the world continues to grapple with various geopolitical changes, the Middle East continues to…
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Singapore law firm salary guide 2025

It is our pleasure to introduce the Singapore Law firm salary guide for 2025. As Asia’s premier legal, risk and…
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Hong Kong law firm salary guide

In 2023, the legal landscape in Hong Kong demonstrated a blend of complexity and adaptability, shaped by economic uncertainties, geopolitical…
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China law firm salary guide 2023-2024

We’re delighted to present our China law firm salary guide for 2023-2024. In an ever-evolving global economy and legal market,…

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