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Trio of international firms hike salaries for newly-qualified lawyers

Trio of international firms hike salaries for newly-qualified lawyers
Tom Cox
Tom Cox
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16 June 2025
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Ashurst, CMS and DLA Piper have all hiked pay for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers as the battle for junior talent continues to rage.

Ashurst has increased its NQ salary to £140,000, with DLA bumping rates up to £130,000 and CMS to £120,000.

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