New Law
The often-cited but seldom-seen legal arrival of the Big Four has long passed into a professional joke, though renewed investment from the major accountancy groups in the last three years has given the debate fresh urgency. But, truly, something must have changed in the wind, as even that traditional hold-out, Deloitte, has signalled its intention to build a significant law presence.
Early steps saw Deloitte setting up its alternative business structure in January 2018 alongside its legal management consulting services line. In January this year, the firm announced the recruitment of Allen & Overy (A&O) banking veteran Michael Castle as head of its UK legal business after a four-month hunt.
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