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Clifford Chance hikes PEP as firm aims to ‘unlock’ its brand in the US

Clifford Chance hikes PEP as firm aims to ‘unlock’ its brand in the US

Clifford Chance has posted a 9% increase in profit per equity partner (PEP) for 2025-26, as the firm pushes forward with ambitious plans to boost profitability and build its brand in the US.

The increase to £2.3m, up from £2.11m last year, comes amid a concerted effort by the firm to make it more competitive on PEP, and marks its biggest percentage increase since 2021-22.

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