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‘They ripped the Band-Aid off’ – why Wachtell and other elite firms are tearing up partner pay

‘They ripped the Band-Aid off’ – why Wachtell and other elite firms are tearing up partner pay

‘These firms don’t have their destiny in their hands,’ says one well-known partner at a US outfit, about the latest wave of firms moving away from traditional lockstep towards more merit-based pay. ‘They’re making these changes because they’re necessary to better chase competitors.’ 

The partner was speaking to Legal Business about magic circle firms seeking greater profitability and flexibility to reward star performers – but these comments do not only apply to UK players.

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