Law firms

‘Natural attrition’: Sidley’s London growth grinds to virtual halt as global revenue nears $2.4bn

Christian Iwasko

Sidley Austin’s City base grew by less than 1% and missed expectations it would turn a profit in 2019, as the firm’s global growth also slowed.

The Chicago-bred firm reported yesterday (4 March) revenue of £98.1m for its City base compared to £97.5m the previous year, despite a 6% increase in its London lawyer headcount to 153.

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